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Compare train, bus, and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$89 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $46 (€36).
A bus is $207 (€164) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $230 (€183).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Washington, DC 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 Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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