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Maps and Directions

Coming to Campus

Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, approximately 20 miles southwest of Harrisburg. Situated at the junction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) and Interstate 81, Carlisle is within convenient driving distance from many East Coast cities.

East Coast map

Air & Ground Transportation:

Airlines

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) is located less than a half-hour drive from Dickinson. A number of airlines offer direct flights from major cities and hubs such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, Toronto and Washington. For more information, visit www.flyhia.com.
Private Aircraft

Carlisle Airport (N94) is located less than three miles from Dickinson. It has a 4008-foot-long asphalt runway and can handle turbine and jet aircraft as well as helicopters. Ground transportation includes taxis and car rental. For more information, call 717-243-2133 or e-mail skykings@aol.com. Detailed information is available online from AirNav or Airport-Data.
Train Service

Amtrak provides train service to downtown Harrisburg from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with connections from many other cities. For more information, visit www.amtrak.com.

Bus Service

Greyhound has bus service to downtown Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.greyhound.com.

Travel Times and Distances

Harrisburg
25 miles 30 min.
Baltimore
95 miles 90 min.
Philadelphia
125 miles 2 hours, 10 min.
Washington, D.C.
130 miles 2 hours
New York
190 miles 3 hours, 15 min.
Pittsburgh
190 miles 3 hours, 15 min.
Richmond
215 miles 3 hours, 45 min.
Raleigh-Durham
380 miles 6 hours, 30 min.
Boston
400 miles 7 hours
Atlanta
695 miles 11 hours