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How to get fromCharlottesville to Carlisleby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Carlisle by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    9h 7m
    $107–236

  2. Drive 187.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Carlislecar car 187.7 mi
    3h 44m
    $35–50

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    9h 33m
    $54–113

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane CHO - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High Stbus bus
    5h 39m
    $70–323

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    10h 1m
    $36–70

  6. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    11h 37m
    $48–88

Charlottesville to Carlisle by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Charlottesville to N Hanover St & Louther St WB via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Hanover St & High St via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 10h 1m.

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