There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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 Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service
3h 46m$78–141Drive 136.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pacar 136.3 mi
2h 24m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 11Th Stbus 409
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
6h 48m$26–59Line 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$73–128
Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St At Palmer Square and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via S Warren St At W State St and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa. 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, Pa is 147 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa, including transfers.
Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from S Warren St At W State St station.
Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $75 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $60 and takes 6h 48m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Harrisburg twice daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to Harrisburg Bus Station via W State St At S Warren St, S Warren St At W State St, Market St At 11Th St, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 6h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from S Warren St At W State St to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Nassau St At Palmer Square to S Clinton Ave At Barlow St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Harrisburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Princeton to Harrisburg, Pa.
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