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
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
3h 15m$18–35Train (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$63–716Drive 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 17m$68–555
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington is to bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 15m.
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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
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 3h 15m and costs $18 - $35.
The bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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 3h 15m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $750 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
Greyhound-us operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station once daily, and the journey takes 3h 15m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily. 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
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, 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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