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The average train between Harrisburg, Pa and Washington takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration
236 mi
Distance
$370
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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  1. Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
3h 59m
$55–709

Harrisburg, Pa to Washington train times

Trains run hourly between Harrisburg, Pa and Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrisburg, Pa is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Washington at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela3h 51m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 3m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak3h 52m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela3h 36m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak3h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela3h 40m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak3h 54m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela3h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak3h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela3h 50m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak3h 58m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak Acela3h 50m • 1 change

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    AmtrakAmtrak3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 235.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a train from Harrisburg to Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station in around 3h 59m.

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