There are 4 ways to get from Germantown to Mechanicsburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 38m$22–44Drive 84.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Germantown to Mechanicsburgcar 84.7 mi
1h 47m$16–23Train
- Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
6h 45m$73–170Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner Stbus 201
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 39m$16–31
Germantown to Mechanicsburg by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Mechanicsburg is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via Washington Union Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Harrisburg via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Germantown and Mechanicsburg is 154 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Mechanicsburg without a car is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Germantown to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
Germantown to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Germantown to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Mechanicsburg is to bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to E Main St & Arch St WB via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Germantown to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Germantown to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Mechanicsburg is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Germantown to Mechanicsburg.
There are 168+ hotels available in Mechanicsburg.