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Compare bus and train for Harrisburg, PA to Newark, DE
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, DE among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $166.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$166 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Newark, DE:
A bus is $126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, DE costing on average $166.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
Tickets start at around $166 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-133.16. The journey takes 2h 13m versus 1h 55m 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.
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How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, DE by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, DE is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM6h00Harrisburg, PA10:30 PMNewark, DE$771One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM6h00Harrisburg, PA10:30 PMNewark, DE$771One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 PM6h00Harrisburg, PA10:30 PMNewark, DE$771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, DE:
A bus is $126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Newark, DE costing on average $166.
Other travel options to Newark, DE take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Newark, DE as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in Newark Station, Newark, DE.
- Buses mostly depart from Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA and arrive in Newark, I 95 (Delaware Welcome Center - Northbound), DE.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Newark, DE by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Newark, DE by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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