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Philadelphia to Carbondale trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Carbondale takes 33h 34m and the fastest train takes 33h 30m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Philadelphia to Carbondale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

33h 34m
Duration
1,211 mi
Distance
$1,029
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Carbondale train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Philadelphia and Carbondale. The earliest departure is at 12:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 1:05 PM which arrives into Carbondale at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 33h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak33h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak33h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak33h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak33h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak33h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakAmtrak33h 59m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Carbondale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,211.2 mi
  • Duration: 33h 34m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Carbondale via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 27h 30m.

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