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Compare train and bus for Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, 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 train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, PA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, PA costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Ardmore, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 36m by train vs 1h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, PA by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, PA
Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, PA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (139 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 86 miles (139 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€33) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Harrisburg, PA and Ardmore, PA from $33 (€27). 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 Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, 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 Ardmore, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Harrisburg, PA to Ardmore, 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station
- Ardmore Station Café
- Tired Hands Brewing Company
- Outside the main entrance
- Free for passengers
- Ardmore Inn
- Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Devon/Villanova
- The Radnor Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- The station has an enclosed waiting area and two platforms serving Amtrak and SEPTA services.
- SEPTA Regional Rail: Paoli/Thorndale Line
- Bus: Several SEPTA bus lines available
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