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TodayJun 6
from $156
TomorrowJun 7
SunJun 8
MonJun 9
from $130
TueJun 10
from $90
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 9 at
    Departure city: New Orleans
    Departure location: Union Passenger Terminal
    Arrival time: June 10 at
    Destination city: Carbondale
    Destination location: Carbondale (Amtrak), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Orleans to Carbondale.

Bus
Average Price$127 - $178Average Duration21h 40m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$130 - $156Average Duration13h 26m
79kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from New Orleans to Carbondale

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Carbondale. The journey takes about 13 hours 26 minutes and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
13h 26mAverage Duration
$130Cheapest ticket
79kgCO₂ emissions

Train New Orleans to Carbondale: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$152
Average train trip duration13h 26m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure1:45pm
Distance539 miles (869 km)

New Orleans 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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$149
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06/09
$124
06/10
$85
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Orleans to Carbondale was searched and found on Jun 10, 2025 with a price of $85

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

You can expect to pay from $85 to $332 for a train ticket from New Orleans to Carbondale based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-06-10.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from New Orleans to Carbondale is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Carbondale, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between New Orleans and Carbondale, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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