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

The cheapest way to get from Boulder to Carbondale is to bus which costs $95 - $240 and takes 21h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boulder to Carbondale is to bus and fly which takes 7h 48m and costs $130 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Boulder and Carbondale?

No, there is no direct bus from Boulder station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 and arriving at Carbondale via Denver Union Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

How far is it from Boulder to Carbondale?

The distance between Boulder and Carbondale is 926 miles. The road distance is 966.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boulder to Carbondale without a car is to bus which takes 21h 21m and costs $95 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Boulder to Carbondale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boulder to Carbondale bus from?

Boulder to Carbondale bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, depart from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1.

Where does the Boulder to Carbondale bus arrive?

Boulder to Carbondale bus services, operated by Regional Transportation District, arrive at Union Station.

What is the time difference between Boulder and Carbondale?

Carbondale is 1h ahead of Boulder. It is currently 12:56 PM in Boulder and 1:56 PM in Carbondale.

Can I drive from Boulder to Carbondale?

Yes, the driving distance between Boulder to Carbondale is 966 miles. It takes approximately 15h 50m to drive from Boulder to Carbondale.

Where can I stay near Carbondale?

There are 32+ hotels available in Carbondale.

Boulder to Carbondale - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Boulder to Carbondale by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train, or car

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

Bus, fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane DEN - STL
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
8h 6m
$159–794
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
21h 21m
$98–238
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Broadway & 20th St to Union Stationbus Ff1 / ...
2. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
26h 41m
$148–383
Drive 960.7 mi
1. Drive from Boulder to Carbondalecar 960.7 mi
15h 50m
$176–254
Bus, fly to Nashville
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Nashville (BNA)plane DEN - BNA
3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
10h 22m
$373–848
Bus, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Take the bus from US 36 & Flatiron Station Gate A to Denver Airport Station Gate 6bus
2. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane DEN - MWA
7h 48m
$136–546

Boulder to Carbondale by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 21mAverage Duration

$98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 920.9 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Boulder, CO, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Boulder Station Gate 1 to Carbondale via Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 21h 21m.

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