There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Middletowntrain Keystone Service
3h 19m$55–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
4h 20m$25–46Drive 155.2 mi
- Drive from Newark to Penn State Harrisburgcar 155.2 mi
3h 7m$29–41Train, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
3h 51m$58–394
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg is to bus which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Penn State Harrisburg. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Airport Dr @ HIA Cargo Area OB via Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Middletown. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between New Jersey and Penn State Harrisburg is 175 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $55 - $120.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to Middletown takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every three hours.
New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $50 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Penn State Harrisburg, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Middletown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Middletown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Middletown station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from New Jersey to Penn State Harrisburg.
There are 191+ hotels available in Penn State Harrisburg.