There are 4 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
3h 16m$23–33Drive 112.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DCcar 112.5 mi
2h 23m$20–28Fly from Harrisburg International Airport, 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 31m$53–375Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SCE - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 47m$67–405
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg, Pa station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Bus Station and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Harrisburg, Pa and Washington DC is 116 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC, including transfers.
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Washington DC.
There are 1599+ hotels available in Washington DC.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
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 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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