There are 4 ways to get from Elizabeth to Harrisburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 17m$58–129Line 62 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Newark Penn Stationbus 62
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
4h 33m$25–51Drive 152.2 mi
- Drive from Elizabeth to Harrisburgcar 152.2 mi
3h 5m$28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Newark to Harrisburgbus Blu 6Pmny(Leb/Har) / ...
5h 39m$62–76
Elizabeth to Harrisburg by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Harrisburg is to line 62 bus and bus which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Harrisburg is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Harrisburg station. However, there are services departing from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Harrisburg. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Harrisburg via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Elizabeth and Harrisburg is 188 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Harrisburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Elizabeth to Harrisburg, including transfers.
Elizabeth to Harrisburg bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl station.
Elizabeth to Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Elizabeth to Harrisburg is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 62 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Harrisburg Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 4h 33m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Newark to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
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More Questions & Answers
Elizabeth to Harrisburg bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Elizabeth to Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Harrisburg is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Elizabeth to Harrisburg.
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