How far is Carbondale from Effingham?

The distance between the two cities is 102 miles (165 km).

Bus Carbondale to Effingham from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Carbondale to Effingham on September 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	Amtrak Station	5h 50m	10:30am	Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)	No tags
4:40am	Amtrak Station	5h 50m	10:30am	Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)	No tags
4:40am	Amtrak Station	5h 50m	10:30am	Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)	No tags
4:55am	Amtrak Station	5h 35m	10:30am	Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)	No tags
10:05am	Amtrak Station	5h 35m	3:40pm	Effingham Bus Stop (McDonald's)	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Carbondale to Effingham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $91	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$11 - $29	Average Duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Carbondale to Effingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Effingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 39 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

1h 39mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest ticket

15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Carbondale to Effingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$57

Average bus trip duration8h 45m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure4:55am

Distance105 miles (169 km)

Latest bus departure6:55am

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,256 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,460 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Senda Diamante

Carbondale to Effingham Bus

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Carbondale to Effingham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Carbondale to Effingham.

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 Carbondale to Effingham.

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

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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

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Bus from Effingham to Carbondale

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Train from Carbondale to Effingham

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