What is the travel distance from Harrisburg to Washington?

The distance between the two cities is 96 miles (155 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Harrisburg to Washington start their journey at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station and wind up at Union Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, National Museum of American History, United States Capitol, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The Mall/Monuments.

Bus Harrisburg to Washington from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	12:30pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	3h 15m	3:45pm	Union Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:03 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Harrisburg to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $78	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$44 - $675	Average Duration4h 36m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Harrisburg Washington recent customer reviews

Experience was bad, I said ‘excuse me’ to ask a question to the driver and he simply yelled at me and his aggressiveness. I didn’t expect much from lower class people, but I was expecting a normal conversation atleast. The bus was smelly, would not use Greyhound again.

Prajwal K.

July 7, 2025

Always late with no proper communication to passengers and wifi was not too good but at least better than past experiences. They should learn to stick to time, to avoid always disrupting my plans.😣

Olubukola J.

October 23, 2019

Bus 4hrs late driver good trip good once on bus but staff kept telling us different times it really was a mess

Yvette S.

October 18, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OurBus

4/53,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Harrisburg and Washington, Ourbus offers competitive fares, clean and comfortable intercity bus travel. Their buses have free WiFi, clean bathrooms, complimentary bottled water, extra legroom and power outlets. They are known for providing excellent customer service, reflecting one of the industry's highest review rates. OurBus does not charge fees to reschedule tickets, which can be changed up to 30 minutes before travel time.

Amtrak

4/55,582 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Harrisburg and Washington?

Stops in Harrisburg

A - Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

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

What is the travel distance from Harrisburg to Washington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Harrisburg to Washington?
What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

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

$25

11/11

$24

Today

$27

11/13

$22

11/14

$22

11/15

$21

11/16

$23

11/17

$24

The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $27 for a bus 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-15.