How to travel from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 146 miles (235 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA is a bus with an average price of $59 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA:

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $75 (€60).

A bus is $482 (€385) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $540 (€432).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Harrisburg, PA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 13m.

Flight takes on average 11h 55m.

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

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from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA

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

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The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    1:40 PM3h40
    Newark, Penn Station
    5:20 PMHarrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    1:40 PM3h40
    Newark, Penn Station
    5:20 PMHarrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Greyhound
    11:35 PM2h50
    Newark, Penn Station
    2:25 AMHarrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak607 Keystone Service
    6:07 AM3h08
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    9:15 AMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    $781One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak111 Northeast Regional · 607 Keystone Service
    5:06 AM4h09
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    9:15 AMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service
    1:02 PM3h33
    Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
    4:35 PMHarrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
    $1501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 AM3h05
    Newark, Penn Station
    2:35 PMHarrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 AM5h25
    Newark, Penn Station
    5:05 PMHarrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound
    4:20 PM3h20
    Newark, Penn Station
    7:40 PMHarrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA
    $811One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA

Travel to Harrisburg, 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 Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newark, NJ and Harrisburg, PA including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA is a bus with an average price of $59 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA:

A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $75 (€60).

A bus is $482 (€385) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $540 (€432).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 11m.

Other travel options to Harrisburg, PA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 13m.

Flight takes on average 11h 55m.

The distance from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA is approximately 146 miles (235 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Harrisburg, PA as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA:
  • Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in Harrisburg International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, NJ Transit to go to Harrisburg, PA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Harrisburg, PA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, NJ to Harrisburg, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, State College, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Washington, DC. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Harrisburg, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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