How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Harrisburg cost?

The bus ticket price from Washington to Harrisburg starts at R 409. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Harrisburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Harrisburg?

The average travel time between Washington and Harrisburg is around 5h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 155 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Harrisburg?

The number of buses from Washington to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Harrisburg?

When taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, OurBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg?

Buses travelling between Washington and Harrisburg leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station.

Bus Washington to Harrisburg from R 353 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest
03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 13 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 409, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 25mAverage duration

146 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 409 - R 1 812	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 881 - R 8 608	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 363 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 409

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.

25 January 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.

20 January 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.

21 June 2018

Amtrak

4/55 574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

OurBus

4/53 144 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 260 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Harrisburg?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Harrisburg

A - Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station

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

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Harrisburg cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Harrisburg starts at R 409. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Harrisburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Harrisburg?
The average travel time between Washington and Harrisburg is around 5h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 155 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Harrisburg?
The number of buses from Washington to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Harrisburg?
When taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, OurBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg?
Buses travelling between Washington and Harrisburg leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/11

R 547

09/11

R 901

Today

R 715

11/11

R 636

12/11

R 433

13/11

R 503

14/11

R 600

15/11

R 459

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 433

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 R 433 to R 1 474 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 R 433, which is on 2025-11-12.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 25m	Avg priceR 621	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 35m	Avg priceR 1 977	Daily departures24

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