Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Carbondale

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 5 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Arrival time: August 7 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Carbondale

Bus
Average PriceUS$152 - US$374Average Duration1d 9h
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$124 - US$331Average Duration1d 10h
98kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$152, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
US$152Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$182
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure5:50am
Distance1072 km
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Carbondale Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Carbondale

  1. What is the travel distance from Washington to Carbondale?

    The distance between Washington and Carbondale is around 1072 km (665 miles).

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Carbondale was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$157

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Carbondale, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$157 to US$176 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$157 which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Washington to Carbondale, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Carbondale.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Carbondale?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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