There are 4 ways to get from Clifton to Carlisle by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
- Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High Stbus C
6h 32m$26–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 48m$58–129Drive 181.3 mi
- Drive from Clifton to Carlislecar 181.3 mi
3h 27m$34–48Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Hepburn Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
7h 23m$38–84
Clifton to Carlisle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clifton to Carlisle is to bus which costs $26 - $55 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Clifton to Carlisle is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifton to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Highview Dr and arriving at Hanover St & High St via Newark Penn Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Clifton station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Harrisburg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Clifton and Carlisle is 189 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.
The best way to get from Clifton to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $26 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Clifton to Carlisle, including transfers.
Clifton to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Clifton to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Clifton to Carlisle is to bus which takes 6h 32m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Hanover St & High St via Newark Penn Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
Bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Allwood Rd At Hepburn Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
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More Questions & Answers
Clifton to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Clifton to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clifton to Carlisle is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Clifton to Carlisle.
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