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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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$197 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest |
8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $88 (€70).
A bus is $139 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $199 (€158).
Other travel options to Boston, MA take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Flights mostly depart from Harrisburg International Airport and arrive in Edward L. Logan International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA and arrive in Boston, Bus Terminal South Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Boston, MA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Boston, MA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines to go to Boston, MA by flight.
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