Bus Tickets from St. Louis to Carbondale

Next bus departures

Next departures for St. Louis to Carbondale on November 23
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Gateway Station
Amtrak StationCheapest
AmtrakBus
Gateway Station
Carbondale (Amtrak), ILFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:17 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from St. Louis to Carbondale

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
2hAverage Duration
82 milesDistance
3kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$22 - $60Average Duration2h
3kg CO₂e
Average Price$66 - $618Average Duration17h 5m
12kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from St. Louis to Carbondale by bus

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/20
$25
11/21
$28
Today
$23
11/23
$20
11/24
No data
11/25
$18
11/26
$23
11/27
$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from St. Louis to Carbondale was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $45 for a bus ticket from St. Louis to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.

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