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Compare train, bus, and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $585.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$279 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $585 Average price | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $182 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $279 (€234).
A bus is $489 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $585 (€491).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
Tickets start at around $279 (€234) compared to roughly $95 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-183.79 (€-154.14). The journey takes 8h 1m versus 6h 11m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA
How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM10h20Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$861One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM10h20Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA12:00 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$861One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- · 9:10 PM8h20Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA5:30 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$871One-way1 transfer
Other options
- · 2:30 PM10h35Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA1:05 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$861One-way1 transfer
- · 12:25 AM10h35Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA11:00 AMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+12:15 PM9h35Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA9:50 PMBoston, Bus Terminal South Station$951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $182 (€153) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $279 (€234).
A bus is $489 (€410) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $585 (€491).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 31m.
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Harrisburg International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Buses mostly depart from Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United to go to Boston, MA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
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