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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Boulder is to bus which costs $100 - $370 and takes 21h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Boulder is to fly and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $180 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Carbondale and Boulder?

No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Boulder station. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Downtown Boulder Station via St Louis Bus Station and Union Station Gate B17. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 22m.

How far is it from Carbondale to Boulder?

The distance between Carbondale and Boulder is 928 miles. The road distance is 966.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Boulder without a car is to bus which takes 21h 22m and costs $100 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Carbondale to Boulder, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carbondale to Boulder bus from?

Carbondale to Boulder bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.

Where does the Carbondale to Boulder bus arrive?

Carbondale to Boulder bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.

What is the time difference between Carbondale and Boulder?

Boulder is 1h behind Carbondale. It is currently 5:22 PM in Carbondale and 4:22 PM in Boulder.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Boulder?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Boulder is 967 miles. It takes approximately 15h 51m to drive from Carbondale to Boulder.

Where can I stay near Boulder?

There are 162+ hotels available in Boulder.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Carbondale to Boulder by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Denver (DEN)plane STL - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 45m
$178–885
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus Ff1 / ...
21h 22m
$105–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Denvertrain
3. Take the bus from Union Station Gate B17 to Broadway & Regent Drbus Ff1 / ...
26h 22m
$150–332
Drive 961.1 mi
1. Drive from Carbondale to Bouldercar 961.1 mi
15h 51m
$176–254
Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Denver (DEN)plane MWA - DEN
2. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
7h 16m
$186–792
Bus to Nashville, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Denver (DEN)plane BNA - DEN
3. Take the bus from Denver Airport Station Gate 8 to Downtown Boulder Stationbus
10h 10m
$370–842

Carbondale to Boulder by bus

7Weekly Buses

21h 22mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carbondale to Boulder.

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Distance: 922.2 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Downtown Boulder Station via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and Union Station Gate B17 in around 21h 22m.

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