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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Austin is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Austin is to bus and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $360 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Austin station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale,IL - Amtrak and arriving at Republic Square Station via Marathon Gas Station - Marion, 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 52m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Austin?

The distance between Carbondale and Austin is 778 miles. The road distance is 841.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 18h 52m and costs $180 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Carbondale to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Austin bus from?

Carbondale to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Marathon Gas Station - Marion.

Bus or fly from Carbondale to Austin?

The best way to get from Carbondale to Austin is to bus which takes 18h 52m and costs $180 - $200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $800 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Carbondale to Austin bus arrive?

Carbondale to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Austin station.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Austin is 842 miles. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Carbondale to Austin.

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

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Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1755+ hotels available in Austin.

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

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Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly
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1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car
2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane PAH - AUS
7h 51m
$103–520
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
18h 52m
$184–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain Texas Eagle
25h 57m
$255–630
Drive 836.8 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Austincar 836.8 mi
13h 21m
$153–221
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MWA - AUS
6h 49m
$184–791
Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane STL - AUS
6h 48m
$369–935

Carbondale to Austin by bus and train

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Distance: 773.4 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $180–190 and the journey takes 15h 50m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) twice daily.

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