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How to get fromSan Francisco to Carlisleby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Carlisle by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane SFO - MDT
    11h 14m
    $162–666

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $459–876

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    3d
    $916–2,078

  4. Drive 2,753.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Carlislecar car 2,753.6 mi
    43h 7m
    $503–726

  5. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SFO - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    12h 18m
    $224–682

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3d
    $816–1,798

San Francisco to Carlisle by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 23hAverage Duration
Ticket$459Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,477.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Hanover St & High St via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 2d 23h.

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