Train from St. Louis to Carbondale: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to Carbondale on 13 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILCheapestFastest
AmtrakTrain
Gateway Station
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:28 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to Carbondale

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just R 375, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2hAverage duration
133 kmDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 375 - R 1 266Average duration2h
3kg CO₂e
Average priceR 1 131 - R 11 118Average duration15h
12kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to Carbondale by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to Carbondale?

    The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to Carbondale start from R 1 131. The average price for this train route is around R 2 402. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from St. Louis to Carbondale?

    The average train journey time from St. Louis to Carbondale is 15h, covering a distance of 133 km. The quickest train can get you there in 13h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the St. Louis to Carbondale route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 3 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to Carbondale?

    The earliest train from St. Louis to Carbondale departs at 04:30. And the latest train departs at 10:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/12
R 1 712
11/12
R 1 868
Today
R 2 940
13/12
R 5 551
14/12
R 2 300
15/12
R 2 058
16/12
No data
17/12
R 1 418
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Carbondale was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 418

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 418 to R 8 301 for a train ticket from St. Louis to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 418, which is on 2025-12-17.

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