There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Harrisburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
3h 46m$43–104Drive 137.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Harrisburgcar 137.1 mi
2h 25m$25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
6h 15m$48–97Line 606 bus, train
- Take the bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow Stbus 606
- Take the train from Trenton to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 10m$42–97
Princeton to Harrisburg by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Harrisburg is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Harrisburg is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Harrisburg station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Harrisburg. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Harrisburg via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Princeton and Harrisburg is 147 miles. The road distance is 137.9 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Harrisburg without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Princeton to Harrisburg, including transfers.
Princeton to Harrisburg bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Harrisburg is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburg twice daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Harrisburg Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
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More Questions & Answers
Princeton to Harrisburg bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Harrisburg is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Princeton to Harrisburg.
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