There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Penn State Harrisburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Middletowntrain Keystone Service
3h 19m$95–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
4h 20m$26–43Drive 155.2 mi
- Drive from Newark to Penn State Harrisburgcar 155.2 mi
3h 7m$29–41Train, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane PHL - MDT
4h 20m$66–982
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Penn State Harrisburg is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Penn State Harrisburg is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark 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 Newark and Penn State Harrisburg is 175 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Penn State Harrisburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $95 - $150.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to Middletown takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Newark to Penn State Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Penn State Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Penn State Harrisburg is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Penn State Harrisburg, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Middletown every 3 hours. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–390
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
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Penn State Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Newark to Penn State Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Middletown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Penn State Harrisburg is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Newark to Penn State Harrisburg.
There are 196+ hotels available in Penn State Harrisburg.