The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$42
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$42
Fastest journey on Sep 14
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
1 h 38 m
Trains on Sep 14
14
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 14 trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, including 14 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct trains cover the 148 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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.
658 Keystone Service6:40 PM1h40Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA8:20 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
600 Keystone Service6:40 AM1h53Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA8:33 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
622 Keystone Service9:15 PM1h40Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA10:55 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
642 Keystone Service5:55 AM1h55Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA7:50 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
640 Keystone Service5:00 AM1h45Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA6:45 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
648 Keystone Service10:05 AM1h35Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA11:40 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
644 Keystone Service7:55 AM1h35Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA9:30 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
658 Keystone Service6:40 PM1h40Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA8:20 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
622 Keystone Service9:15 PM1h40Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA10:55 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
626 Keystone Service8:00 PM1h40Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA9:40 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 46m by train vs 1h 53m by car) and roughly $3 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 (€36) vs $48 (€38)). 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
Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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660 Keystone Service | 7:20 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h45 | 9:05 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
664 Keystone Service | 9:30 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h45 | 11:15 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
666 Keystone Service | 11:20 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h50 | 1:10 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 1:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h54 | 2:59 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
670 Keystone Service | 2:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h50 | 3:55 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
672 Keystone Service | 5:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h49 | 6:54 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
674 Keystone Service | 7:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h45 | 8:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
612 Keystone Service | 8:20 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h55 | 10:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
640 Keystone Service | 5:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h45 | 6:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 5:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h55 | 7:50 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:55, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 11:55 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 6 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from $23 (€18). 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 Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, 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 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Most Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains use the Harrisburg Station to 30th Street Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Harrisburg Station from Harrisburg city centre
Harrisburg Station is 1 km from Harrisburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Harrisburg Station train station facilities and services
Harrisburg Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Millworks, Bricco
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Harrisburg Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Harrisburg Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Harrisburg Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Harrisburg Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Harrisburg Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Harrisburg, Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey, Radisson Hotel Harrisburg.
Getting to 30th Street Station from Philadelphia city centre
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station train station facilities and services
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
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