There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Carlisle by bus (Greyhound), car, subway, 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
5h 1m$18–34Drive 98.3 mi
- Drive from Washington to Carlislecar 98.3 mi
2h 38m$18–26Subway, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- 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
5h 20m$34–267
Washington to Carlisle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Carlisle is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington 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 5h 1m.
The distance between Washington and Carlisle is 135 miles. The road distance is 98.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Carlisle without a car is to bus which takes 5h 1m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Washington to Carlisle, including transfers.
Washington to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Carlisle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Carlisle is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Washington to Carlisle.
There are 62+ hotels available in Carlisle.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Carlisle, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Hanover St & High St via Harrisburg Bus Station and Market Square Transfer Center in around 5h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Market Square Transfer Center to Hanover St & High St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–2
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