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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Louisville, KY | Amtrak Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Louisville, KY | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags | |||||
| Louisville, KY | Carbondale (Amtrak), IL | No tags |
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Get from Louisville to Carbondale
The journey takes about 9 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just £56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Louisville 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 Louisville to Carbondale?
The cheapest coach tickets from Louisville to Carbondale start from £56. The average price for this route is around £72. 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 Louisville to Carbondale?
The average bus journey time from Louisville to Carbondale is 9h 50m, covering a distance of 191 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Louisville to Carbondale route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Louisville to Carbondale?
The earliest bus departs from Louisville to Carbondale at 10:10. And the latest bus departs at 22:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Louisville to Carbondale?
A bus journey from Louisville to Carbondale produces an estimated 8 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 Louisville 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 5752 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Carbondale was searched and found on 2 Feb 2026 with a price of £101To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Louisville to Carbondale as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £101 to £199 for a bus ticket from Louisville to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £101, which is on 2026-02-02.
