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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | Fastest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Boston to Harrisburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 842, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Harrisburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Harrisburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Harrisburg start from R 1 352. The average price for this train route is around R 2 499. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Harrisburg?
The average train journey time from Boston to Harrisburg is 8h 34m, covering a distance of 526 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 9m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Harrisburg route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 30 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Harrisburg?
The earliest train from Boston to Harrisburg departs at 05:05. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Harrisburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Boston to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 353To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Harrisburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 353 to R 7 788 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Harrisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 353, which is on 2026-01-30.
