How to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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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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$42

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$53

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2h 31m

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2h 52m

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2h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 1m.

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Harrisburg, PA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users.

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from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • Greyhound
    10:25 AM2h35
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    1:00 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • OurBusFullington Trailways DOT# 120909 MC# 2796
    12:30 PM2h15
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    2:45 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Amtrak648 Keystone Service
    10:08 AM1h33
    Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    11:41 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak646 Keystone Service
    9:00 AM1h42
    Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    10:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak650 Keystone Service
    12:10 PM1h48
    Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    1:58 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak644 Keystone Service
    7:55 AM1h36
    Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    9:31 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
    $421One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    3:55 PM2h20
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    6:15 PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    5:40 AM2h30
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    8:10 AMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Fullington TrailwaysFAB 203
    11:00 AM2h30
    Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    1:30 PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Harrisburg, PA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $40 (€32).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 1m.

Bus takes on average 2h 22m.

The distance from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 93 miles (151 km).
The average frequency per day from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Harrisburg, PA to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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