There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Charles Town by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hanover St & High St to Market Square Transfer Centerbus C
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Stationbus
7h 25m$50–78Drive 81.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlisle to Charles Towncar 81.6 mi
1h 42m$15–22Train
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain
8h 42m$81–756Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
7h 59m$38–71
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Charles Town is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Charles Town is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Hanover St & High St and arriving at Jefferson Pike at McDonald's via Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD and East Street at Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Charles Town. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Carlisle and Charles Town is 177 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Charles Town without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Carlisle to Charles Town, including transfers.
Carlisle to Charles Town bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, depart from Hanover St & High St station.
Carlisle to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Charles Town is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $800 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Charles Town via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD, Frederick Bus Station, East Street at Transit Center, and Jefferson Pike at McDonald's in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Charles Town via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb in around 8h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
Train from Washington Union Station to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
Bus from Hanover St & High St to Market Square Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 410-912-6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- BayRunner Shuttle
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Frederick Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- BayRunner Shuttle
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More Questions & Answers
Carlisle to Charles Town bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, arrive at Market Square Transfer Center station.
Carlisle to Charles Town train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Charles Town is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Carlisle to Charles Town.
There are 104+ hotels available in Charles Town.















