There are 5 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 7m$55–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
4h 30m$28–55Drive 154.9 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Newarkcar 154.9 mi
2h 57m$29–41Fly, train
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Trentontrain
3h 53m$109–777Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Newarkbus Blu 6Ampa(Har/Leb) / ...
5h 35m$61–77
Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harrisburg Bus Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and New Jersey is 183 miles. The road distance is 155.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $55 - $120.
The train from Harrisburg to Newark, Penn Station takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and New Jersey, 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, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–750
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 Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
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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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Harrisburg to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to New Jersey.
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