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Smithsonian National Museum of Art
Major Smithsonian art museum on the National Mall area, known for American art collections and rotating exhibitions. A strong museum choice near central Washington.
Cheapest price
$110
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
23
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 $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $110.
It's difficult to get from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC without transferring at least once.
652 Keystone Service · 173 Northeast Regional
654 Keystone Service · 193 Northeast Regional
640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional
648 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional
622 Keystone Service · 67 Northeast Regional
644 Keystone Service · 141 Northeast Regional
648 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional
644 Keystone Service+
2151 NextGen Acela
640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional
656 Keystone Service · 137 Northeast RegionalOmio 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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $359 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $319 (€256) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC costing on average $359 (€288).
Other travel options to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€76) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-70.69 (€-56.69). The journey takes 3h 46m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC 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 · 173 Northeast Regional | 3:08 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h24 | 7:32 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
652 Keystone Service+ 2167 Acela | 3:08 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h55 | 8:03 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
654 Keystone Service · 193 Northeast Regional | 4:30 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h22 | 8:52 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
656 Keystone Service · 137 Northeast Regional | 5:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h18 | 9:58 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
658 Keystone Service · 175 Northeast Regional | 6:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h43 | 11:23 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
622 Keystone Service · 67 Northeast Regional | 9:15 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 9h39 | 6:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional | 5:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h06 | 9:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
640 Keystone Service+ 2107 NextGen Acela | 5:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h30 | 10:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
640 Keystone Service · 89 Palmetto | 5:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h44 | 9:44 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
642 Keystone Service+ 2107 NextGen Acela | 5:45 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h45 | 10:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
642 Keystone Service · 79 Carolinian | 5:45 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h24 | 11:09 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
600 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 6:40 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 6h17 | 12:57 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
644 Keystone Service · 141 Northeast Regional | 7:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h50 | 11:45 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
644 Keystone Service+ 2151 NextGen Acela | 7:55 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h04 | 11:59 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
646 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 9:00 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h05 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
648 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional | 10:08 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 6h27 | 4:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
648 Keystone Service · 125 Northeast Regional | 10:08 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h03 | 3:11 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
648 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 10:08 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h57 | 2:05 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
650 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional | 12:10 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h25 | 4:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor | 1:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h19 | 6:24 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent | 1:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h42 | 5:47 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 85 Northeast Regional | 1:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h33 | 6:38 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 93 Northeast Regional | 1:05 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h20 | 5:25 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
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Major Smithsonian art museum on the National Mall area, known for American art collections and rotating exhibitions. A strong museum choice near central Washington.
World-class art museum with European and American masterpieces, sculpture garden, and free admission. One of Washington's essential cultural stops.
Iconic Smithsonian museum covering aviation and space exploration with historic aircraft and spacecraft. Extremely popular and often timed-entry managed.
Washington's signature civic landscape lined with museums, monuments, and broad walking paths. Essential for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, Federal architecture, and scenic walks. One of Washington's most beloved districts.
Walking area framed by memorials and famous cherry blossoms. Among the city's most photogenic landscapes in spring and enjoyable year-round.
Washington’s signature smoked sausage, usually served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic casual street foods.
A sweet-tangy, slightly spicy sauce closely associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly paired with fried chicken, wings, and fries.
An oversized late-night pizza slice popular in Washington nightlife areas. It is a local fast-food staple rather than a formal regional dish.
Established Irish pub near Union Station known for hearty pub fare, a lively atmosphere, and a long-standing place in Capitol Hill dining.
Upscale Capitol Hill steakhouse known for steaks, seafood, and polished service, popular for business meals and special occasions.
Well-known French bistro near Capitol Hill serving classic French dishes in an elegant yet approachable setting.
Food and coffee at and around the station are pricier than average, but options nearby range from quick bites to upscale dining.
Tip 18-20% at sit-down restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip delivery drivers 10-20%. No tip is expected at most counters, though tip jars are common.
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.
