There are 3 ways to get from Carlisle to James Madison University by bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus Valley Flyer / ...
9h 46m$47–72Drive 163.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carlisle to James Madison Universitycar 163.8 mi
2h 47m$30–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus
10h 30m$90–757
Carlisle to James Madison University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to James Madison University is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to James Madison University is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to James Madison University. However, there are services departing from Hanover St & High St and arriving at Godwin Transit Center via Harrisburg Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Carlisle and James Madison University is 285 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to James Madison University without a car is to bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Carlisle to James Madison University, including transfers.
Carlisle to James Madison University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Carlisle to James Madison University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to James Madison University is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Carlisle to James Madison University.
There are 119+ hotels available in James Madison University.
What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to James Madison University via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Godwin Transit Center in around 9h 46m.
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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