There are 4 ways to get from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 43m$58–132Drive 151.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perth Amboy to Harrisburgcar 151.7 mi
2h 59m$28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
5h 48m$33–70Bus
- Take the bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 116
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
5h 50m$40–90
Perth Amboy to Harrisburg by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg station. However, there are services departing from Rector St At Fayette St and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg. However, there are services departing from Perth Amboy and arriving at Harrisburg via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Perth Amboy and Harrisburg is 201 miles. The road distance is 152.6 miles.
The best way to get from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg, including transfers.
Perth Amboy to Harrisburg bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rector St At Fayette St station.
Perth Amboy to Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $90 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Perth Amboy, NJ, USA and Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Harrisburg Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Perth Amboy to Harrisburg bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Perth Amboy to Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Amboy to Harrisburg is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Perth Amboy to Harrisburg.
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