Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Carbondale

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TodayAug 29
TomorrowAug 30
SunAug 31
from $176
MonSep 1
from $174
TueSep 2
WedSep 3
from $166
ThuSep 4
from $167
FriSep 5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
    Arrival time: September 2 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Washington
    Departure location: Arlington (Rosslyn), 1001 Wilson Blvd.
    Arrival time: September 2 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 Price$164 - $307Average Duration1d 12h
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$172 - $699Average Duration1d 10h
98kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 1 day, 12 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 12hAverage Duration
$164Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$188
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure3:35am
Distance662 miles (1067 km)
Latest bus departure11:55pm

Washington to Carbondale Bus

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

Best price found
08/27
$157
08/28
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08/30
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08/31
$168
09/01
$167
09/02
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09/03
$159
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Carbondale was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $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 $157 to $257 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 $159 which is on 2025-09-03.

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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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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?

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