There are 4 ways to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Middletown to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 14m$56–715Line 7 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B to Market Square Transfer Centerbus 7
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
4h 45m$20–31Drive 117.2 mi
- Drive from Penn State Harrisburg to Washingtoncar 117.2 mi
2h 28m$22–31Fly, 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
2h 33m$44–322
Penn State Harrisburg to Washington by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington is to line 7 bus and bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B and arriving at Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Middletown and arriving at Washington Union Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Penn State Harrisburg and Washington is 229 miles. The road distance is 117.9 miles.
The best way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $55 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington, including transfers.
Penn State Harrisburg to Washington bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, depart from Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B station.
Penn State Harrisburg to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Middletown station.
The best way to get from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can line 7 bus and bus, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Penn State Harrisburg, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington Union Station via Middletown and 30th Street Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington Union Station via Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B, Market Square Transfer Center, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Middletown to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
Bus from Penn State Harrisburg - Stop B to Market Square Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
- Adult
- $1–2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Penn State Harrisburg to Washington bus services, operated by Rabbit Transit, arrive at Market Square Transfer Center station.
Penn State Harrisburg to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penn State Harrisburg to Washington is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Penn State Harrisburg to Washington.
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