How far is Carbondale from Washington?

About 665 miles (1072 km) separate Carbondale and Washington.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, The Mall/Monuments, Jefferson Memorial, National Gallery of Art and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Bus Carbondale to Washington from $164 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carbondale to Washington on November 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	1d 6h	11:55am	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	4:15am	Amtrak Station	1d	5:55am	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	1d 17h	11:20pm	Dupont Circle	No tags
	Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	1d 6h	12:35pm	Union Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	4:40am	Amtrak Station	1d 13h	7:10pm	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

673 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$164 - $304	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$172 - $1,520	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,264 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,365 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carbondale to Washington, DC, US by bus

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The cheapest trip from Carbondale to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 8, 2025 with a price of $115

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Carbondale to Washington, DC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 5h	Avg Price$187	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 8h	Avg Price$275	Daily Departures2

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