There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Erie by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
9h 46m$53–102Drive 257.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlisle to Eriecar 257.5 mi
5h 42m$47–68Train, bus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
11h 50m$98–212
Carlisle to Erie by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Erie is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Erie. However, there are services departing from Hanover St & High St and arriving at Erie via Harrisburg Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Carlisle and Erie is 362 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Carlisle to Erie, including transfers.
Carlisle to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Carlisle to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Erie is 259 miles. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Carlisle to Erie.
There are 65+ hotels available in Erie.
What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Erie via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 9h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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