The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
6 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 3 trains that leave Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA for Washington Union Station, Washington, DC on Thu, Feb 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 12 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 6 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 13 m .
On Thu, Feb 12 the slowest trains will take 9 h 39 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €117.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€62 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €312 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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, Wednesday, February 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h39 | 4:19 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:46 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h21 | 4:07 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 12 | |||||
![]() | 2:15 AM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 9h39 | 11:54 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h13 | 2:53 AM 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
Trains from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA to Washington Union Station, Washington, DC run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€43) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€43) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:46 |
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 $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 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
- 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
- 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
