There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Carlisle by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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 Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
11h 32m$58–110Bus via Washington
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
12h 41m$47–94Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
11h 56m$114–235Drive 360.7 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Carlislecar 360.7 mi
6h 54m$66–96Fly to Harrisburg International Airport
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane RDU - MDT
7h 25m$60–346Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union 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
12h 35m$167–360Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RDU - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
8h 33m$112–448
Raleigh to Carlisle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Carlisle is to bus via Washington which costs $45 - $95 and takes 12h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Carlisle is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Hanover St & High St via Raleigh Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Harrisburg via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Raleigh and Carlisle is 399 miles. The road distance is 362.8 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Raleigh to Carlisle, including transfers.
Raleigh to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Carlisle is to bus which takes 11h 32m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $350 and takes 7h 25m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Hanover St & High St via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 11h 32m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–200
- 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 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Raleigh to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Carlisle is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Raleigh to Carlisle.
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