There are 4 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2h 40m$20–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 59m$86–736Drive 112.5 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Washingtoncar 112.5 mi
2h 21m$21–30Fly, subway
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 20m$43–345
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington is to bus which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harrisburg Bus Station station and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Washington is 114 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $20 - $30.
The bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $20 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $750 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Harrisburg to Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station in around 3h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- 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 Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Washington is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington.
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