There are 4 ways to get from Reston to Carlisle by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High Stbus C
6h 45m$22–43Drive 101.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Carlislecar 101.8 mi
2h 25m$19–27Train (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 24m$75–168Fly, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High Stbus
4h 43m$34–266
Reston to Carlisle by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Carlisle is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Hanover St & High St via Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver 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 24m.
The distance between Reston and Carlisle is 157 miles. The road distance is 102.4 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Reston to Carlisle, including transfers.
Reston to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reston to Carlisle is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Hanover St & High St 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, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver 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 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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
- 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Reston to Carlisle train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Carlisle is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Reston to Carlisle.
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