There are 4 ways to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
5h 37m$32–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
7h 6m$135–218Drive 206.1 mi
- Drive from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburghcar 206.1 mi
3h 40m$36–51Fly
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane MDT - PIT
5h 19m$60–410
Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Middletown and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Penn State Harrisburg and Pittsburgh is 218 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh, including transfers.
Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is to bus which takes 5h 37m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 7h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $410 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Penn State Harrisburg, PA, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station hourly. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Penn State Harrisburg to Pittsburgh.
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