There are 7 ways to get from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Harrisburg International Airport
best- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MDT - RDU
7h 23m$128–760Bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rdbus New York
12h 51m$49–99Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Durhambus FlixBus N2471 / ...
12h 20m$61–125Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain Carolinian
13h 31m$121–260Drive 371.5 mi
- Drive from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hillcar 371.5 mi
6h 46m$68–98Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
8h$115–451Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 13m$164–945
Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill is to bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd which costs $45 - $100 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill. However, there are services departing from E Main St & Arch St EB and arriving at E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Durham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Durham Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Mechanicsburg and Chapel Hill is 357 miles. The road distance is 373.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill without a car is to bus which takes 12h 20m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill, including transfers.
Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $120 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 12h 20m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $950 and takes 14h 13m.
What companies run services between Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA and Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Main St & Arch St EB to E Franklin St at Varsity Theatre via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Durham, and Durham Station in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- 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 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
Train from Washington Union Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Mechanicsburg to Chapel Hill.
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