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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$56
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, 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 Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 5 trains that leave Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Mon, Dec 29, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 29 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 4 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
On Mon, Dec 29 the slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €289.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€77 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €365 Average price |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trains for today, Sunday, December 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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672 Keystone Service+ 2257 Acela | 10:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h59 | 2:04 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 672 Keystone Service · 135 Northeast Regional | 10:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h32 | 2:37 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 29 | |||||
| 674 Keystone Service · 165 Northeast Regional | 12:05 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h31 | 4:36 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| 9:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h59 | 12:59 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:40 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 6h18 | 4:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h40 | 10:45 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
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Trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 (€42) but you can travel from only $26 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€42) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 09:00 |
Last train 23:05 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and Washington Union Station, Washington, DC from $26 (€20). 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 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC 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 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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