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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | Amtrak Station | Cheapest | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Amtrak Station | Fastest | |||||
 | Amtrak Station | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags | |||||
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Houston Bus Station | Amtrak Station | No tags | |||||
| Amtrak Station | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags |
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Get from Houston to Carbondale
The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £111, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Houston, US to Carbondale
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to Carbondale?
The cheapest coach tickets from Houston to Carbondale start from £111. The average price for this route is around £146. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Houston to Carbondale?
The average bus journey time from Houston to Carbondale is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 652 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 1d 3h and is operated by Valley Transit.
Which bus companies service the Houston to Carbondale route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Houston to Carbondale?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to Carbondale at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to Carbondale?
A bus journey from Houston to Carbondale produces an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Houston to Carbondale?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5696 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to Carbondale?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Houston to Carbondale?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to Carbondale?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to Carbondale was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of £203To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to Carbondale as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £203 to £727 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £203, which is on 2026-01-19.
