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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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 | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | No tags | ||||
NextGen Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Harrisburg, PA | No tags |
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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 $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Harrisburg by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $83. The average price for this train route is around $156. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Harrisburg?
The average train ride duration from Boston to Harrisburg is 8h 42m, covering a distance of 333 miles (538 km). The quickest train can get you there in 7h 9m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Boston to Harrisburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 35 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Harrisburg?
The earliest train departs from Boston to Harrisburg at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 Jan 30, 2026 with a price of $83To 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 $83 to $410 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 $83 which is on 2026-01-30.
