What is the travel distance from Washington to Carbondale?

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

Bus Washington to Carbondale from $136 | Compare & Save up to 27%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 29 at 6:25am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Springfield Bus Stop, VA
Arrival time: June 30 at 4:50am
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 25m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 29 at 10:45pm
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: June 30 at 8:00pm
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 15m
Departure time: June 29 at 10:00am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Springfield Bus Stop, VA
Arrival time: June 30 at 8:00pm
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 11h
Departure time: June 29 at 5:50am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: June 30 at 4:50am
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d
Departure time: June 29 at 9:15am
Departure city: Washington
Departure location: Union Station
Arrival time: June 30 at 6:50am
Destination city: Carbondale
Destination location: Amtrak Station
Operated by: FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 35m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Carbondale.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$141 - $211	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$227 - $310	Average Duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 98kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours and with fares starting at just $141, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

$141Cheapest ticket

27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$175

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses10

Earliest bus departure5:50am

Distance665 miles (1072 km)

Latest bus departure11:55pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,051 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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.

FlixBus

3.5/59,186 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Washington to Carbondale Bus

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

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

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$175	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 10h	Avg Price$275	Daily Departures2.5

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