There are 3 ways to get from Fairfax to Carlisle by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 3m$23–43Drive 110.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Carlislecar 110.7 mi
2h 26m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
7h 16m$75–168
Fairfax to Carlisle by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Carlisle is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Hanover St & High St via Washington Union Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Harrisburg via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Fairfax and Carlisle is 155 miles. The road distance is 111.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Fairfax to Carlisle, including transfers.
Fairfax to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Carlisle is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to N Hanover St & Louther St WB via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 7h 16m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Fairfax to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Carlisle is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Fairfax to Carlisle.
There are 64+ hotels available in Carlisle.