How much does a cheap train ticket from Washington to Harrisburg cost?

The average train ticket price from Washington to Harrisburg is R 1 977. The best way to find cheap train 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 train trip from Washington to Harrisburg?

A train trip between Washington and Harrisburg is around 4h 35m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 155 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Washington and Harrisburg?

The number of trains from Washington to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 24. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Harrisburg?

When taking the train from Washington to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Washington to Harrisburg from R 707 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	15:30	Union Station	1d 1h	16:35	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
	13:15	Union Station	4h 12m	17:27	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	12:00	Union Station	4h 35m	16:35	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	14:50	Union Station	4h 35m	19:25	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	12:00	Union Station	4h 35m	16:35	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 11 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:00	Union Station	4h 13m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	06:50	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	05:00	Union Station	4h 13m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	06:50	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	06:23	Union Station	4h 26m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 12 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:00	Union Station	4h 13m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	06:50	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	05:00	Union Station	4h 13m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	06:50	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	06:23	Union Station	4h 26m	10:49	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
	05:00	Union Station	4h 13m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	06:50	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	05:00	Union Station	4h 13m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	06:50	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	06:23	Union Station	4h 26m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 14 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	05:00	Union Station	4h 13m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	06:50	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	05:00	Union Station	4h 13m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	06:50	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	06:23	Union Station	4h 26m	10:49	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 15 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	16:20	Union Station	4h 22m	20:42	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	08:40	Union Station	4h 5m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	07:20	Union Station	5h 25m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	08:40	Union Station	4h 5m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	07:20	Union Station	5h 25m	12:45	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:44 PM EST.

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

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

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

How much does a cheap train ticket from Washington to Harrisburg cost?
The average train ticket price from Washington to Harrisburg is R 1 977. The best way to find cheap train 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 train trip from Washington to Harrisburg?
A train trip between Washington and Harrisburg is around 4h 35m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 155 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Washington and Harrisburg?
The number of trains from Washington to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 24. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Washington to Harrisburg?
When taking the train from Washington to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/11

R 1 218

09/11

R 2 207

Today

R 1 165

11/11

R 954

12/11

R 954

13/11

R 1 148

14/11

R 1 677

15/11

R 1 430

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of R 954

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

You can expect to pay from R 954 to R 26 459 for a train 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 954, which is on 2025-11-11.

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