Bus Tickets from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale

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  • Departure time: October 3 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: October 4 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: October 22 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: October 23 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: January 3 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: January 4 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: March 13 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: March 14 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 7 at
    Departure city: Kansas City
    Departure location: Kansas City Bus Station
    Arrival time: April 7 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Kansas City to Carbondale

Bus
Average PriceUS$40 - US$80Average Duration9h 55m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$184 - US$245Average Duration18h 20m
45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
9h 55mAverage Duration
US$40Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$50
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure3:50pm
Distance491 km
Latest bus departure10:00pm

Kansas City to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - Carbondale

  1. What is the distance between Kansas City and Carbondale?

    The distance between Kansas City and Carbondale is around 493 km (306 miles).

About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Kansas City, MO to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Kansas City, MO by bus?

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