There are 3 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harrisburg Bus Station station and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Pittsburgh is 200 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $30 - $55.
The bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station takes 4h including transfers and departs every three hours.
Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh is to bus which takes 4h and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Pittsburgh.
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