The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, 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 Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 2 trains that leave Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA for Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA on Thu, May 14, 2 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 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
2:00 PM1h05Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA3:05 PMDowningtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA$271One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM1h05Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA2:05 PMDowningtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA$281One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM1h05Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA3:05 PMDowningtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA$271One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM1h05Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA2:05 PMDowningtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, 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 7m. 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 | $34 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 7m by train vs 1h 18m 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
Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
652 Keystone Service | 3:08 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h05 | 4:13 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 4:30 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h07 | 5:37 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 5:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h05 | 6:45 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 6:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h00 | 7:40 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
626 Keystone Service | 8:00 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
622 Keystone Service | 9:15 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h00 | 10:15 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h05 | 2:05 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1h05 | 3:05 PM Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA
Trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. 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 00:00, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (103 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 64 miles (103 km) |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 12:00 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, 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 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, 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 Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Downingtown Amtrak, Downingtown, 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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