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The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$139

Average price

$161

Fastest journey

4 h 15 m

Average duration

4 h 54 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

154 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Harrisburg, PA for Washington, DC on Sun, Jul 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 154 km distance in an average of 4 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 5 h 24 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.

Amtrak
04:20PM5h24
Harrisburg, PA
09:44PMWashington, DC
$1391One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
12:20PM5h23
Harrisburg, PA
05:43PMWashington, DC
$1421One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
10:05PM4h34
Harrisburg, PA
02:39AMWashington, DC
$1671One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
12:15PM4h15
Harrisburg, PA
04:30PMWashington, DC
$1951One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €44.

Distance: 95 miles (153 km)

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€79

Average price

€30

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Cheapest

4h 9m

Average total duration

3h 39m

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30m

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3h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 11m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC

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Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $30 (€24)
Distance
95 miles (153 km)
Average train duration
3h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
$55 (€44)
Trains per day
17
Fastest train
3h 59m
First train
05:00
Last train
21:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $30 (€24)

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC trains

Buy your official Amtrak and Amtrak Acela train tickets from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC from $56 (€45) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Amtrak from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: $56
  • Amtrak frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC

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