There are 4 ways to get from Washington to Downtown Harrisburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
3h 10m$17–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 31m$73–157Drive 112.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Downtown Harrisburgcar 112.5 mi
2h 20m$21–30Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Farragut West, 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
3h 34m$33–265
Washington to Downtown Harrisburg by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Downtown Harrisburg is to bus which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Downtown Harrisburg is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Harrisburg Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Downtown Harrisburg. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Harrisburg via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Washington and Downtown Harrisburg is 114 miles. The road distance is 113.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Downtown Harrisburg without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $17 - $35.
The bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Washington to Downtown Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Downtown Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Downtown Harrisburg is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs $17 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Downtown Harrisburg, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg via 30th Street Station in around 4h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Downtown Harrisburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Washington to Downtown Harrisburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Downtown Harrisburg is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Washington to Downtown Harrisburg.
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