- Must visit
The State Museum of Pennsylvania
Major regional museum with American art, natural history, and science exhibits. It is Harrisburg's best-known museum and a strong all-ages visit.
Cheapest price on Sep 15
kr391
Average ticket price on Sep 15
kr515
Fastest journey on Sep 15
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
4 h 16 m
Buses on Sep 15
13
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA will cost around kr515 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr391.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 13 buses from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA, including 5 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct buses cover the 248 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr629 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr629, while a flight costs an average of kr6343.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr629 Average price Cheapest | kr1245 Average price | kr6343 Average price | kr405 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA:
A bus is kr616 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA costing on average kr1245.
A bus is kr5714 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA costing on average kr6343.
Other travel options to Harrisburg, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 3m.
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around kr629 compared to roughly kr405 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-223.73. The journey takes 4h 17m versus 2h 42m 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.
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 05:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr523 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr497 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr492 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr492 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr523 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr471 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr523 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr424 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr391 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr831 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr523 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr391 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr523 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr465 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr523 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr465 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr447 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr471 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr381 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price kr449 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr455 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr497 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr455 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr412 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr381 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr513 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr449 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr460 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h54 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr367 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr381 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 6h00 | 7:35 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 2:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h05 | 7:35 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 4h25 | 7:35 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:10 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h25 | 7:35 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h10 | 7:40 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 6h25 | 2:25 AM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:31 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h54 | 2:25 AM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h35 | 2:25 AM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
FlixBus+![]() | 5:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 6h10 | 11:10 AM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 7:30 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 6h25 | 1:55 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 5h55 | 1:55 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 1 transfer | |
· | 9:30 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 5h10 | 2:40 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:55 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 4h45 | 2:40 PM Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr258 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price kr258 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Harrisburg, PA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Harrisburg, PA trip today.
Major regional museum with American art, natural history, and science exhibits. It is Harrisburg's best-known museum and a strong all-ages visit.
National Civil War museum with broad exhibits on soldiers, civilians, and the war's legacy. It is one of the city's most important history stops.
Museum at Fort Hunter highlighting local river history, mansion life, and the Susquehanna landscape. A quieter favorite with a scenic setting.
Riverfront promenade and park system with skyline views, paths, and event spaces. It is one of the most pleasant walks in central Harrisburg.
Car-free island in the Susquehanna with walking paths, recreation, and broad water views. A classic local escape close to downtown.
Victorian neighborhood known for colorful homes, local shops, and a creative atmosphere. It is ideal for strolling and seeing everyday Harrisburg charm.
Pennsylvania Dutch chicken pot pie is a rich stew with square noodles, chicken, and vegetables. It is a regional comfort food common around Harrisburg.
Shoofly pie is a classic Pennsylvania Dutch dessert made with molasses crumb filling. Its deep sweetness makes it a traditional local bakery staple.
Whoopie pie features two soft chocolate cake rounds with creamy filling. It is a beloved Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch treat found across the region.
Long-running local favorite serving creative American dishes and seafood in a comfortable, polished neighborhood setting.
Historic market with many established local vendors for Pennsylvania Dutch baked goods, pretzels, sandwiches, and regional specialties in a lively setting.
Popular casual tavern and brewery pouring local beer with pub fare. It is well known for a relaxed atmosphere and central location.
Moderate for US state capitals; hotels and dining are usually below major East Coast cities, while transit needs and limited cheap tourist areas can raise daily costs.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or café order if service is provided.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harrisburg, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA buses use the New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. to Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station) station pair, with some services arriving at Harrisburg, Chestnut Street / South 4th Street. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Harrisburg, PA bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station is 16 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries within the station including fast food.
Wi-Fi is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station. ATMs are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station.
Available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station: Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station) is 1 km from Harrisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi inside the station. ATMs are available at Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station).
Ticket office support is available at Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station).
Available at Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station): Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Harrisburg, Chestnut Street / South 4th Street is 1 km from Harrisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Harrisburg, Chestnut Street / South 4th Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Harrisburg, Chestnut Street / South 4th Street. ATMs are available at Harrisburg, Chestnut Street / South 4th Street.
Ticket office support is available at Harrisburg, Chestnut Street / South 4th Street.
Available at Harrisburg, Chestnut Street / South 4th Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrisburg, Chestnut Street / South 4th Street: Accessible by wheelchair via main entrance.
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