What is the travel distance from Washington to Harrisburg?

About 96 miles (155 km) separate Washington and Harrisburg.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Washington to Harrisburg start their journey at Union Station and wind up at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Washington to Harrisburg from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on October 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	3:20am	Union Station	5h 53m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on October 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.		8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on October 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45am	Union Station	3h 10m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	3:20am	Union Station	5h 53m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	1:55pm	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Harrisburg.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $110	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$43 - $428	Average Duration4h 37m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg

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

3bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$32

Average bus trip duration3h 15m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure8:30am

Distance95 miles (152 km)

Latest bus departure5:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,314 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 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.

January 25, 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.

January 20, 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.

June 21, 2018

Amtrak

4/55,513 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

OurBus

4/53,128 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

With about 1 daily trips between Washington and Harrisburg, 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.

FlixBus

3.5/510,874 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.

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

Washington to Harrisburg Bus

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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 for your trip Washington, DC, US - Harrisburg

What is the travel distance from Washington to Harrisburg?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/11

$21

10/12

$48

Today

$54

10/14

$23

10/15

$21

10/16

$22

10/17

$30

10/18

$21

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on Oct 11, 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 Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $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 $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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h 15m	Avg Price$32	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 37m	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures3

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Bus Tickets from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg

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Bus Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Washington and Harrisburg?

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What is the travel distance from Washington to Harrisburg?

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

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