Trains tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Carbondale

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Next departures for San Diego to Carbondale on October 23
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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Carbondale

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Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $276, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
1607 milesDistance
65kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$276 - $304Average Duration2d 6h
65kg CO₂e
Average Price$351 - $351Average Duration2d 9h
236kg CO₂e

Train San Diego, CA, US to Carbondale: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$351
Average train trip duration2d 9h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure2:01pm
Distance1606 miles (2590 km)
Latest train departure2:10pm

San Diego to Carbondale Train

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About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Diego to Carbondale is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Carbondale, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between San Diego and Carbondale compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San Diego to Carbondale.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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