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Compare train, bus, and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $438 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $478 (€382).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:25 AM2h35Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA1:00 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Fullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 279612:30 PM2h15Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA2:45 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
648 Keystone Service10:08 AM1h33Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA11:41 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
646 Keystone Service9:00 AM1h42Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA10:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
650 Keystone Service12:10 PM1h48Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA1:58 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
644 Keystone Service7:55 AM1h36Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA9:31 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$421One-way0 transfers
3:55 PM2h20Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA6:15 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA$291One-way0 transfers
5:40 AM2h30Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA8:10 AMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA$281One-way0 transfers
FAB 20311:00 AM2h30Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA1:30 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $438 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $478 (€382).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 1m.
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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