How to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA

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Travel Information between Harrisburg, PA and Boston, MA

distanceDistance334 miles (538 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$59 - $270
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $59 (€51) • 9 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $270 (€233) • 4 h 17 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 334 miles (538 km) from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Greyhound or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA.

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from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA

How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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.

Greyhound
09:20AM9h15
Harrisburg, PA
06:35PMBoston, MA
$861One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Greyhound
09:20AM9h15
Harrisburg, PA
06:35PMBoston, MA
$861One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Amtrak
05:00AM7h39
Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
12:39PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$2531One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Amtrak
10:35AM10h54
Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
09:29PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1531One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak
10:35AM11h01
Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
09:36PMSouth Station, Boston, MA
$1531One-way
2 transfers
Amtrak
09:45PM11h55
Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
09:40AMBack Bay station, Boston, MA
$1571One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
10:20AM11h40
Harrisburg, PA
10:00PMBoston, MA
$871One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
05:35AM9h35
Harrisburg, PA
03:10PMBoston, MA
$861One-way
1 transfer
Greyhound
09:05PM15h20
Harrisburg, PA
12:25PMBoston, MA
$891One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best route to Boston from Harrisburg with Omio's travel partners Amtrak, Amtrak Acela and Greyhound! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D. C. And Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph for your train to Boston from Harrisburg. It offers three classes of service: Business Class, Acela First Class, and Coach Class. Business Class offers comfortable seating, complimentary snacks and beverages, and access to the Quiet Car. Acela First Class offers larger seats, complimentary meals, and access to the Business Class Lounge. Coach Class offers comfortable seating and access to onboard Wi-Fi. All Acela trains offer power outlets and Wi-Fi access. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D. C. To New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D. C.

      FAQs: Travel from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA

      FAQs: Travel to Boston, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA.
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      There are 3 ways to get from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA is a bus with an average price of $59 (€51).

      This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA:

      A bus is $211 (€182) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA costing on average $270 (€233).

      Taking a bus costs $17 (€14) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $75 (€65).

      The quickest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA is by flight, which takes on average 4 h 17 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 9 h 15 min on average.

      Train takes 7 h 20 min on average.

      The distance from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA is approximately 334 miles (538 km).

      The average frequency per day from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA is:

      • 5 buses per day.
      • 8 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA:

        The following travel companies offer services from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA:

        • Greyhound can take you to Boston, MA by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Greyhound from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA for $54 (€47).
        • Travel with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela to go to Boston, MA by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Amtrak Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA tickets on Omio for $76 (€65).

        Yes, there are direct services available from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus with.
        • Direct train with.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Boston, MA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Boston, MA from Harrisburg, PA.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like New York, NY, Providence, RI, Newark, NJ, Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Harrisburg, PA and Boston, MA itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Boston, MA and any of these top destinations today!

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