- Must visit
The Andy Warhol Museum
The largest museum in North America dedicated to a single artist, covering Andy Warhol’s life, films, prints, and archives. A major contemporary art stop on the North Shore.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 9 buses that leave Harrisburg, PA for Pittsburgh, PA on Tue, May 26, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct buses cover the 264 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest buses will take 4 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.





FlixBus



Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $416 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $368 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA costing on average $416 (€335).
Other travel options to Pittsburgh, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $92 (€74) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44 (€35). The journey takes 4h 52m versus 3h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Fullington Trailways | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:59AM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA buses for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FAB 204 · FAB 202 | 4:45 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 5h05 | 9:50 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 4h20 | 9:30 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 4h09 | 11:59 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:05 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 4h00 | 12:05 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 26 | |||||
![]() | 2:30 AM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 4h00 | 6:30 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 3h45 | 6:15 AM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 AM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 6h45 | 6:10 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:05 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 3h45 | 5:50 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 4h45 | 7:25 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 4h10 | 7:00 PM Pittsburgh, Greyhound Bus Station, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Harrisburg, PA to Pittsburgh, PA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 3h 45m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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