The cheapest and fastest trains from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA without transferring at least once.
9:02 PM2h54Princeton, NJ11:56 PMHarrisburg, PA$711One-way1 transfer
9:02 PM2h54Princeton, NJ11:56 PMHarrisburg, PA$711One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $491.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $538 Average price | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $63 (€51).
A train is $493 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $538 (€434).
Other travel options to Harrisburg, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 0m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
Tickets start at around $45 (€37) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.36 (€-14.00). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 12m 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.
Live departures
Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
669 Keystone Service | 6:08 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h34 | 8:42 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
135 Northeast Regional · 671 Keystone Service | 7:03 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 4h20 | 11:23 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 transfer | |
671 Keystone Service | 8:45 PM Trenton Transit Center, Trenton, NJ | 2h38 | 11:23 PM Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA
Trains from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 9:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, NJ Transit from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA trainsAmtrak, NJ Transit trains will get you between Princeton, NJ and Harrisburg, PA from $39 (€32). 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 Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Princeton, NJ to Harrisburg, 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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