Bus Tickets from Houston, US to Carbondale

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Next departures to Carbondale

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Amtrak Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Houston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 30 at
    Departure city: Houston
    Departure location: Downtown Gray & Smith
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Houston, US to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$157
Average bus trip duration1d 6h
Number of daily buses9
Earliest bus departure12:05am
Distance652 miles (1051 km)
Latest bus departure11:20pm

Houston to Carbondale Bus

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

You can expect to pay from $397 to $722 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $397 which is on 2025-08-30.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Houston and Carbondale!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Houston 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 Houston to Carbondale.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Houston to Carbondale, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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!

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