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How to get fromCarlisle to Amherstby train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Carlisle to Amherst by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Springfieldtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Springfield to Amherst Centerbus bus
    11h 57m
    $98–786

  2. Bus via Union Station Bay 10 (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    12h 9m
    $55–96

  3. Drive 338.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Amherstcar car 338.5 mi
    6h 45m
    $62–90

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDT - BOS
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus
    7h 54m
    $69–367

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Northamptontrain train Vermonter
    12h 36m
    $108–234

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6850
    12h 36m
    $72–157

Carlisle to Amherst by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration11h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Amherst College via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, New York Midtown, Springfield Union Station, Union Station Bay 10, and Academy of Music in around 12h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Amherst College via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, Newark Penn Station, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 12h 36m.

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