There are 5 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 26m$61–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
5h 7m$29–58Bus via 33rd Street (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
4h 47m$38–59Drive 160.8 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey Citycar 160.8 mi
3h 4m$30–43Fly, train
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4h 39m$66–959
Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa station to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Journal Square via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Jersey City is 189 miles. The road distance is 161.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via 33rd Street, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtown twice daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Jersey City.
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