How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Harrisburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Harrisburg start from $39. The average price for this route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Harrisburg?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Harrisburg is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 144 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Harrisburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , OurBus , Amtrak , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Harrisburg?

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Harrisburg at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg?

A bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Harrisburg?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Harrisburg?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Harrisburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Harrisburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Harrisburg from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
10:55am	Union Station	3h	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
3:20am	Union Station	5h 53m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55am	Union Station	3h	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	3:20am	Union Station	5h 53m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55am	Union Station	3h	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	3:20am	Union Station	5h 53m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 13
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55am	Union Station	3h	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55am	Union Station	3h	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55am	Union Station	3h	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	3:20am	Union Station	5h 53m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	7:30am	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 8:38 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Harrisburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

144 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$39 - $198	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $697	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Harrisburg?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Stops in Harrisburg

A
Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station
411 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 14 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $39

Greyhound Washington Harrisburg recent customer reviews

After waiting over an hour and 45 minutes, I decided to not even take the bus. Every 20 minutes, the staff would tell us 20 more minutes. If I had known how late it would be, I would have just left earlier.

Megan F.

January 25, 2020

Bus canceled, which makes sense because of the snowstorm but the staff in DC was very rude and not helpful at all

Chloe B.

January 20, 2019

The worst experience. We were standing in a line for the bus for 2 hours.. No one from the staff informed us what is happening. After 2 hours bus arrived. And I got late to my meeting in Harrisburg PA. First time user and I realized that it's not reliable at all...

Martynas K.

June 21, 2018

OurBus

4/53,170 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Amtrak

4/55,634 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,565 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Harrisburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Harrisburg start from $39. The average price for this route is around $71. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Harrisburg?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Harrisburg is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 144 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Harrisburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, OurBus, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Harrisburg?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Harrisburg at 7:30am. And the latest bus departs at 5:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg?
A bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5627 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Harrisburg?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Washington to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-07

$90

12-08

$35

Today

$42

12-10

$34

12-11

$34

12-12

$46

12-13

$41

12-14

$49

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $164 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.