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Trip Overview

The train between Washington and Carbondale takes 30h 38m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Washington 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.

30h 38m
Duration
1,077 mi
Distance
$697
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Washington to Carbondale train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Washington and Carbondale. The service departs Washington at 3:57 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Carbondale at 21:35:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington 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: 1,076.6 mi
  • Duration: 30h 38m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 18m.

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