The cheapest and fastest trains from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 12 trains that leave Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA for Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA on Thu, May 14, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
655 Keystone Service8:53 PM1h10Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA10:03 PMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
641 Keystone Service9:33 AM1h12Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA10:45 AMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
609 Keystone Service3:17 PM1h18Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA4:35 PMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
649 Keystone Service5:21 PM1h18Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA6:39 PMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
643 Keystone Service11:37 AM1h12Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA12:49 PMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
653 Keystone Service7:22 PM1h09Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA8:31 PMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
655 Keystone Service8:53 PM1h10Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA10:03 PMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
645 Keystone Service2:13 PM1h10Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA3:23 PMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
605 Keystone Service6:53 AM1h11Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA8:04 AMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
641 Keystone Service9:33 AM1h12Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA10:45 AMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 13m by train vs 1h 19m by car) and roughly $6 (€5) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 (€23) vs $34 (€27)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA trains for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
609 Keystone Service | 3:17 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h18 | 4:35 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
649 Keystone Service | 5:21 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h18 | 6:39 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
651 Keystone Service | 6:14 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h12 | 7:26 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
653 Keystone Service | 7:22 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h09 | 8:31 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
655 Keystone Service | 8:53 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h10 | 10:03 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
657 Keystone Service | 10:44 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h20 | 12:04 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
601 Keystone Service | 5:48 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h12 | 7:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
605 Keystone Service | 6:53 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h11 | 8:04 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
641 Keystone Service | 9:33 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h12 | 10:45 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
643 Keystone Service · 43 Pennsylvanian | 11:37 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 2h49 | 2:26 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
643 Keystone Service | 11:37 AM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h12 | 12:49 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 2:13 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 1h10 | 3:23 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
Trains from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:48, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 9:48 AM |
Last train 7:13 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak, SEPTA from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA trainsAmtrak, SEPTA trains will get you between Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA and Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA from $22 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA to Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- The Millworks
- Bricco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hilton Harrisburg
- Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
- Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 3: bus connections and car rental services
- Bus: CAT (Capital Area Transit) services available
- Greyhound and other intercity bus services
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