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C+
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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • Bike
  • Drive
  • Walk
Best Ways to Get to the Airport Don’t bother getting a taxi to the airport. The Dickinson shuttle service will take you for free before and after breaks. Or drive yourself.

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Transportation at Dickinson is a big issue to many students. Getting to Harrisburg, which houses the nearest airport and train station, is very difficult without a car, and since freshmen are not permitted to have vehicles on campus, the limits on transportation often feel stifling. Carlisle is a small town and doesn’t have any sort of public bus system, so if you need to go somewhere and do not have a car, you must walk or ride a bike. However, most businesses are within walking distance, including Wal-Mart, so while it may not be a short walk, it’s still possible.

The College does have a shuttle service that goes to and from the Harrisburg airport and train station in several shifts before and after semester breaks to transport students. The majority of upperclassmen, however, have their cars on campus, and it isn’t hard to find a ride somewhere. Additionally, the college has a “Virtual Ride Board” online where students can ask for and offer rides.

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Transportation at Dickinson College

805

'14

Sociology

1.5
D+

Non Existant

need a car or you're stuck in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania which is like the middle of nowhere America. If you think otherwise you should travel more dawg.

Feb 06, 2012

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Transportation at Dickinson College

duncanlennon

'10

English

3.1
B-

You Need a Car.

There's no real way to get out of town without one. That said, Carlisle is very walkable/bikeable.

Dec 01, 2011

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Transportation at Dickinson College

kgregory

'14

Neuroscience

3.8
B+

Ok

There isn't a bus system, but you don't really need one. Walmart is within walking distance and there are a TON of local restaurants and shops in downtown Carlisle. Having a car is nice if you want to get out. But if you every need to go to a doctor or pick up a prescription from a drug store, Dickinson will give you a free shuttle or pay for a cab. So I've never had a problem getting anywhere.

Oct 16, 2011

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Public TransitWhat's This?

CAT (Capital Area Transit)

Buses serve Carlisle every other hour from Harrisburg, Monday through Friday

(717) 238-8304

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Harrisburg International Airport

(888) HIA-JETS (toll-free)

208 Airport Dr., Middletown

(717) 948-3900 (local)

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Harrisburg Bus Terminal

The closest Greyhound station is in the city of Harrisburg, at Capitol Trailways, approximately 25 miles away from Dickinson.

4th & Chestnut St, Harrisburg

(717) 232-3313 or (800) 231-2222

www.greyhound.com

Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Harrisburg Train Station

The closest Amtrak station is also in Harrisburg, at Capitol Trailways.

4th & Chestnut Sts., Harrisburg

(717) 232-3313, (800) 872-7245

www.amtrak.com

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