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

The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Carlisle is to bus via Union Station Bay 10 which costs $50 - $100 and takes 12h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amherst to Carlisle is to drive which takes 6h 47m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Amherst and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Amherst Center and arriving at Hanover St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Amherst and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Harrisburg via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Amherst to Carlisle?

The distance between Amherst and Carlisle is 406 miles. The road distance is 340.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Amherst to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Amherst to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Carlisle bus from?

Amherst to Carlisle bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Amherst Center station.

Where do I catch the Amherst to Carlisle train from?

Amherst to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Amherst to Carlisle?

The best way to get from Amherst to Carlisle is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 13h 12m.

Where does the Amherst to Carlisle bus arrive?

Amherst to Carlisle bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Amherst to Carlisle train arrive?

Amherst to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Amherst to Carlisle?

Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Carlisle is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Amherst to Carlisle.

Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 60+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Amherst to Carlisle - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Amherst to Carlisle by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to New Yorkbus Ppb 6853
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
10h 51m
$67–151
Bus via Union Station Bay 10 (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2605 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
12h 24m
$54–96
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain
3. Take the train from New Haven to 30th Street Stationtrain
4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
11h 52m
$91–825
Drive 338.2 mi
1. Drive from Amherst to Carlislecar 338.2 mi
6h 47m
$62–90
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
8h
$72–371
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Northampton to Newark Penn Stationtrain Vermonter
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
13h 12m
$107–234
Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus
2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BDL - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
10h 17m
$100–491

Amherst to Carlisle by bus and foot

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10h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 403.4 mi
Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Hanover St & High St via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst College to Hanover St & High St via Masonic St / Academy of Music, Northampton, Newark Penn Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 13h 12m.

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