What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Carlisle?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Carlisle is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Carlisle?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at Hanover St & High St via Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Altoona to Carlisle?

The distance between Altoona and Carlisle is 151 miles. The road distance is 104.8 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Carlisle without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $20 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Carlisle?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Altoona to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Carlisle bus from?

Altoona to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Carlisle bus arrive?

Altoona to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Carlisle is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Altoona to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 65+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Altoona to Carlisle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Carlisle by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High Stbus C
4h 41m
$20–39
Drive 104.2 mi
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1. Drive from Altoona to Carlislecar 104.2 mi
2h 33m
$19–28
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to N Hanover St & Louther St WBbus C
4h 42m
$42–88

Altoona to Carlisle by bus and foot

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.4 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Hanover St & High St via Harrisburg Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center in around 4h 41m.

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