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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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 €35, while a flight costs an average of €474.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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€36 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €474 Average price | €43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average €36.
A bus is €439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average €474.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Flight takes on average 4h 13m.
The journey is about 4m faster (1h 47m by train vs 1h 51m by car) and roughly €7 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€36 vs €43). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
11:30 PM 2h30 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 2:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:30 PM 2h30 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 2:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 648 Keystone Service
10:05 AM 1h35 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 11:40 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 644 Keystone Service
7:50 AM 1h40 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 9:30 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €36 1 One-way 0 transfers - 658 Keystone Service
6:45 PM 1h45 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 8:30 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €36 1 One-way 0 transfers - 626 Keystone Service
7:55 PM 1h45 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 9:40 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA €36 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:55 PM 2h20 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 6:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station €25 1 One-way 0 transfers10:35 AM 2h35 Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA 1:10 PM Philadelphia Bus Station €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average €36.
A bus is €439 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA costing on average €474.
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Flight takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 Bus Station.
- Travel with piedmont airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Philadelphia, PA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Fullington Trailways, Infobus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with piedmont airlines.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus, Fullington Trailways, Infobus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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