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

The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Rolla is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Rolla is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Carbondale to Rolla?

The distance between Carbondale and Rolla is 214 miles. The road distance is 180.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carbondale to Rolla without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 5h 43m and costs $150 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Carbondale to Rolla, including transfers.

Can I drive from Carbondale to Rolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Rolla is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Carbondale to Rolla.

Where can I stay near Rolla?

There are 17+ hotels available in Rolla.

Carbondale to Rolla - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, car, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Carbondale to Rolla by bus, shuttle, car, train, or taxi

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

Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take a shuttle bus from St Louis International Airport to Rolla, MOshuttle
5h 43m
$155–177
Drive 179.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carbondale to Rollacar 179.9 mi
3h 45m
$33–48
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Jefferson City Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Jefferson City Station to Rollataxi
6h 37m
$187–244

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carbondale to Rolla.

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Rolla, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carbondale to Rolla. However, you can take the bus to St. Louis, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to St Louis International Airport, then take the shuttle to Rolla, MO. Alternatively, you can drive from Carbondale to Rolla in around 3h 45m.

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