Find coaches from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg

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Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 17 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Union Station
Harrisburg Bus StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Union Station
Harrisburg, PANo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave
Harrisburg Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Harrisburg

Bus
Average priceUS$25 - US$110Average duration3h 15m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$43 - US$428Average duration4h 37m
14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just US$25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
3h 15mAverage duration
US$25Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$32
Average bus trip duration3h 15m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure08:30
Distance95 miles
Latest bus departure17:45

Washington to Harrisburg Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Washington to Harrisburg from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Harrisburg from Washington, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Washington, DC, US - Harrisburg

  1. How far is Harrisburg from Washington by coach?

    The distance between Washington and Harrisburg by coach is approximately 96 miles (155 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Harrisburg from Washington without a car?

    You can travel to Harrisburg from Washington by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/10
US$21
12/10
US$48
Today
US$54
14/10
US$23
15/10
US$21
16/10
US$22
17/10
US$30
18/10
US$21
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on 11 Oct 2025 with a price of US$21

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 US$21 to US$71 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 US$21, which is on 2025-10-15.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Washington and Harrisburg!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Washington to Harrisburg, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Washington to Harrisburg.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Washington to Harrisburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg?

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