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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

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.

04:20PM5h24

Harrisburg, PA

09:44PMWashington, DC

$1391One-way

0 transfers

12:20PM5h23

Harrisburg, PA

05:43PMWashington, DC

$1421One-way

0 transfers

10:05PM4h34

Harrisburg, PA

02:39AMWashington, DC

$1671One-way

0 transfers

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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Most popular Train	Bus
€79 Average price	€30 Average price Cheapest
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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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

Fastest train

3h 59m

First train

05:00

Last train

21:45

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

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D.C. to New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

FAQs: Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC.

Cheap train tickets from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC can start from as little as $53 (€43) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC is $90 (€73); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC is 4 h 8 min to travel the 95 mile (153 km) long journey, with around there are 19 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC leaves at 4: 53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC leaves at 9: 45 PM.

There are 19 trains a day from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Washington, DC from Harrisburg, PA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 45 PM.

A trip to Washington, DC from Harrisburg, PA is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 8 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC by train is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Harrisburg, PA and Washington, DC including taking a train, bus or flight.