How much is the train ticket from Harrisburg to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Washington start at $63. The average price for this train route is around $160. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Harrisburg to Washington?

The average train trip from Harrisburg to Washington takes 4h 32m and covers 153 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 46m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Harrisburg to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 21 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Harrisburg to Washington departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 9:15pm.

Train Harrisburg to Washington from $69 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on January 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:40pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 13m	9:53pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 20m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	3:08pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 48m	7:56pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 20m	5:25pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	3:08pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 48m	7:56pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on January 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:40pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 13m	9:53pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	3h 46m	11:41am	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 2m	9:02am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 23m	9:23am	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 2m	9:02am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on January 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:40pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 13m	9:53pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	3h 46m	11:41am	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 2m	9:02am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 23m	9:23am	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 2m	9:02am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on January 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	9:15pm	Harrisburg, PA	9h 39m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	3h 46m	11:41am	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 2m	9:02am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 23m	9:23am	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 2m	9:02am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on January 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:40pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 13m	9:53pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:55am	Harrisburg, PA	3h 46m	11:41am	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 2m	9:02am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 23m	9:23am	Union Station	No tags
	Train	5:00am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 2m	9:02am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on January 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 24m	5:29pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 36m	11:56am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 36m	11:56am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on January 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	1:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 24m	5:29pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 36m	11:56am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 36m	11:56am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on January 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	4h 31m	11:36pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	5:05pm	Harrisburg, PA	3h 59m	9:04pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 36m	11:56am	Union Station	No tags
	Train	7:20am	Harrisburg, PA	4h 10m	11:30am	Union Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Harrisburg to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

146 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $125	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$63 - $961	Average Duration4h 32m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5727 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $63

Amtrak Harrisburg Washington recent customer reviews

On time! Smooth ride

Joy D.

October 24, 2023

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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 train ticket from Harrisburg to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Harrisburg to Washington start at $63. The average price for this train route is around $160. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Harrisburg to Washington?
The average train trip from Harrisburg to Washington takes 4h 32m and covers 153 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 46m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Harrisburg to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 21 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Harrisburg to Washington?
The earliest train from Harrisburg to Washington departs at 5:00am. The latest train departs at 9:15pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01-10

$140

01-11

$210

Today

$77

01-13

$77

01-14

$69

01-15

$77

01-16

$93

01-17

$93

The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $69

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

You can expect to pay from $69 to $927 for a train ticket from Harrisburg to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $69 which is on 2026-01-14.