There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to Harpers Ferry by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain Marc
7h 40m$36–77Drive 81 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlisle to Harpers Ferrycar 81 mi
1h 43m$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 HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
8h 23m$79–762
Carlisle to Harpers Ferry by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Harpers Ferry is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Harpers Ferry is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Carlisle and Harpers Ferry is 191 miles. The road distance is 81.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Harpers Ferry without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 40m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Carlisle to Harpers Ferry, including transfers.
Carlisle to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
Carlisle to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Harpers Ferry is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Carlisle to Harpers Ferry.
There are 113+ hotels available in Harpers Ferry.
What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?
You can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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