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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 train costs an average of $33, and a bus costs an average of $21.
Distance: 93 miles (151 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 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 Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $46 (€37).
A train is $460 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $502 (€405).
Other travel options to Harrisburg, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 PM2h50Philadelphia, PA9:05 PMHarrisburg, PA$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:15 PM2h50Philadelphia, PA9:05 PMHarrisburg, PA$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:35 PM2h00Philadelphia, PA11:35 PMHarrisburg, PA$531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:00 PM2h10Philadelphia, PA4:10 PMHarrisburg, PA$491One-way0 transfers
- 5:05 PM2h35Philadelphia, PA7:40 PMHarrisburg, PA$521One-way0 transfers
- 4:05 PM2h35Philadelphia, PA6:40 PMHarrisburg, PA$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $46 (€37).
A train is $460 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Harrisburg, PA costing on average $502 (€405).
Other travel options to Harrisburg, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Harrisburg, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in Harrisburg International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Harrisburg, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Harrisburg, PA by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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