How much does a bus ticket from Carbondale to St. Louis cost?

The bus ticket price from Carbondale to St. Louis starts at R 378. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Carbondale to St. Louis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Carbondale to St. Louis?

The average travel time between Carbondale and St. Louis is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 133 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Carbondale and St. Louis?

The number of buses from Carbondale to St. Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Carbondale to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Carbondale to St. Louis?

When taking the bus from Carbondale to St. Louis, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

Bus Carbondale to St. Louis from R 250 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 6 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:00	Amtrak Station	2h 10m	09:10	Gateway Station	Cheapest
		03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	2h	05:30	Gateway Station	Fastest

Next departures from Carbondale to St. Louis on 7 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		07:00	Amtrak Station	2h 10m	09:10	Gateway Station	Cheapest
		03:30	Carbondale (Amtrak), IL	2h	05:30	Gateway Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:08 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Carbondale to St. Louis

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 378, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2hAverage duration

133 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 378 - R 853	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 167 - R 10 898	Average duration15h 51m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Bus Carbondale to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 853

Average bus trip duration2h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure01:30

Distance132 km

Latest bus departure07:00

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 199 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Amtrak

4/55 564 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5564 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 853

Amtrak Carbondale St. Louis recent customer reviews

I enjoyed the professionalism of the driver. He cared for each individual personally. I slept the whole ride. I felt totally comfortable and I didn't sleep with one eye open. Overall it was a trip I am sure to tell people about. Thanks Respectablelly John Claytor

John C.

8 September 2023

Greyhound

3.5/587 353 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87353 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 440

Greyhound Carbondale St. Louis recent customer reviews

We were 2 hours late due to an accident. The staff at the station weren’t helpful at all. In fact, they were quite rude.

Kavya S.

27 October 2021

Horrible employee service

Faiyaz Ahmed M.

18 December 2021

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Carbondale to St. Louis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Carbondale - St. Louis

How much does a bus ticket from Carbondale to St. Louis cost?
The bus ticket price from Carbondale to St. Louis starts at R 378. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Carbondale to St. Louis is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Carbondale to St. Louis?
The average travel time between Carbondale and St. Louis is around 2h, although the fastest bus will take about 1h. This is the time it takes to travel the 133 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Carbondale and St. Louis?
The number of buses from Carbondale to St. Louis can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Carbondale to St. Louis by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Carbondale to St. Louis?
When taking the bus from Carbondale to St. Louis, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Amtrak, Greyhound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

03/11

R 518

04/11

R 803

Today

R 803

06/11

R 330

07/11

R 295

08/11

R 313

09/11

R 250

10/11

R 321

The cheapest trip from Carbondale to St. Louis was searched and found on 09 Nov 2025 with a price of R 250

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carbondale to St. Louis as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 250 to R 803 for a bus ticket from Carbondale to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 250, which is on 2025-11-09.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Carbondale to St. Louis.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Carbondale to St. Louis.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Carbondale to St. Louis.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Carbondale to St. Louis, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to St. Louis?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h	Avg priceR 853	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time15h 51m	Avg priceR 2 016	Daily departures2

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