There are 4 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
9h 16m$43–74Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
10h 34m$123–270Drive 253.4 mi
- Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlislecar 253.4 mi
4h 50m$47–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
11h 3m$70–148
Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at Hanover St & High St via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Colonial Williamsburg station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Harrisburg via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.
The distance between Colonial Williamsburg and Carlisle is 297 miles. The road distance is 254.9 miles.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle, including transfers.
Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 10h 34m.
What companies run services between Colonial Williamsburg, VA, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Hanover St & High St via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to N Hanover St & Louther St WB via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 10h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Carlisle.
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