There are 3 ways to get from Washington DC to Harrisburg by bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
4h 27m$18–37Drive 113.7 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Harrisburgcar 113.7 mi
2h 23m$21–30Subway, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
4h 3m$34–277
Washington DC to Harrisburg by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Harrisburg is to bus which costs $18 - $40 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Harrisburg is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Harrisburg station. However, there are services departing from 13 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Washington DC and Harrisburg is 116 miles. The road distance is 114.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Harrisburg without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $18 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Washington DC to Harrisburg, including transfers.
Washington DC to Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Harrisburg is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Washington DC to Harrisburg.
There are 184+ hotels available in Harrisburg.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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