Trains tickets from Alton, US to Carbondale

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Next departures to Carbondale

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 8 at
    Departure city: Alton
    Departure location: Alton Station
    Arrival time: June 9 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Train Alton to Carbondale: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$132
Average train trip duration14h 14m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:21am
Distance97 miles (156 km)
Latest train departure8:56am

Alton to Carbondale Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $542 for a train ticket from Alton to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-06-08.

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Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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