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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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 95 miles (154 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Washington, DC:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $390 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $430 (€347).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 37m.
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC
How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 12:30 PM3h15Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA3:45 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:30 PM3h15Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA3:45 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA48827:59 PM0h58Harrisburg International Airport8:57 PMDulles International Airport$4941One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 622 Keystone Service · 67 Northeast Regional9:15 PM9h39Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1101One-way1 transfer
- 644 Keystone Service · 141 Northeast Regional7:55 AM3h50Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA11:45 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1331One-way1 transfer
- 640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional5:00 AM4h06Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA9:06 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$1331One-way1 transfer
- UA42446:15 AM0h58Harrisburg International Airport7:13 AMDulles International Airport$4941One-way0 transfers
- UA42682:52 PM0h58Harrisburg International Airport3:50 PMDulles International Airport$4941One-way0 transfers
- UA497410:30 AM0h58Harrisburg International Airport11:28 AMDulles International Airport$4941One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $390 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC costing on average $430 (€347).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 37m.
Train takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 18 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 to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
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