What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Carbondale?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Carbondale is to bus via Auburn Gresham which costs $190 - $320 and takes 34h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Carbondale?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Carbondale is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs $120 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Carbondale via Newark Penn Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.

How far is it from Boston to Carbondale?

The distance between Boston and Carbondale is 1160 miles. The road distance is 1157.7 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Carbondale without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 28h 38m and costs $140 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Carbondale?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Boston to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Carbondale bus from?

Boston to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Carbondale train from?

Boston to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Carbondale?

The best way to get from Boston to Carbondale is to train which takes 28h 38m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $430 and takes 31h, you could also fly, which costs $120 - $480 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Boston to Carbondale bus arrive?

Boston to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

What is the time difference between Boston and Carbondale?

Carbondale is 1h behind Boston. It is currently 2:44 PM in Boston and 1:44 PM in Carbondale.

Where does the Boston to Carbondale train arrive?

Boston to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Carbondale is 1158 miles. It takes approximately 20h 49m to drive from Boston to Carbondale.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Carbondale?

Book your Boston to Carbondale train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Carbondale?

Book your Boston to Carbondale bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 39+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Boston to Carbondale - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Carbondale by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane BOS - STL
2. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
6h 58m
$269–629
Fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane BOS - MWA
5h 55m
$121–480
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain City of New Orleans / ...
28h 38m
$145–839
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
31h
$168–427
Drive 1,150.9 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Carbondalecar 1,150.9 mi
20h 49m
$210–304
Fly to Nashville, bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Nashville (BNA)plane BOS - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
8h 55m
$171–425
Fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane BOS - CGI
2. Take the taxi from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Carbondaletaxi
8h 6m
$241–729
Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicagobus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
34h 40m
$192–313

Boston to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Trains

28h 38mAverage Duration

$145Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,153.7 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 28h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Carbondale via Newark Penn Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 31h.

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