What is the cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen?

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen?

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Glen Allen?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Hanover St & High St and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Glen Allen?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Glen Allen?

The distance between Carlisle and Glen Allen is 249 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carlisle to Glen Allen without a car?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 21m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Glen Allen bus from?

Carlisle to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Glen Allen train from?

Carlisle to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Glen Allen?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs $100 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Carlisle to Glen Allen bus arrive?

Carlisle to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Glen Allen train arrive?

Carlisle to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Glen Allen?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Glen Allen is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Carlisle to Glen Allen.

Where can I stay near Glen Allen?

There are 336+ hotels available in Glen Allen.

Carlisle to Glen Allen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Glen Allen by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
8h 21m
$61–123
Drive 201 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Glen Allencar 201 mi
3h 55m
$37–53
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 5m
$105–808
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 23m
$61–103

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Distance: 247.6 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Glen Allen via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Glen Allen via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 8h 23m.

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