How much is the train ticket from Washington to Harrisburg?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Harrisburg start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $124. 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 Washington to Harrisburg?

The average train ride duration from Washington to Harrisburg is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 95 miles (153 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Washington to Harrisburg route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to Harrisburg?

The earliest train departs from Washington to Harrisburg at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 6:35pm.

What is the best train operator from Washington 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 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington 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 Washington to Harrisburg?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington 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.

Train Washington to Harrisburg from $47 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:35pm	Union Station	4h 7m	6:42pm	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:40am	Union Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	7:30am	Union Station	5h 15m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:40am	Union Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	7:30am	Union Station	5h 15m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:10pm	Union Station	5h 13m	11:23pm	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:40am	Union Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	7:30am	Union Station	5h 15m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:40am	Union Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	7:30am	Union Station	5h 15m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	4h 8m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	6:50am	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49am	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	4h 8m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	6:50am	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	6:30am	Union Station	4h 19m	10:49am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:55pm	Union Station	4h 30m	7:25pm	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	6:50am	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49am	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	4h 8m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	6:50am	Union Station	3h 59m	10:49am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	5:05am	Union Station	4h 8m	9:13am	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:23 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Harrisburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

89 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $140	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $491	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Washington, DC, 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 Washington to Harrisburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Harrisburg start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $124. 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 Washington to Harrisburg?
The average train ride duration from Washington to Harrisburg is 4h 35m, covering a distance of 95 miles (153 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Washington to Harrisburg route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Washington to Harrisburg?
The earliest train departs from Washington to Harrisburg at 5:00am. And the latest train departs at 6:35pm.
What is the best train operator from Washington 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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington 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 Washington to Harrisburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington 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.

Best price found

12/09

$95

12/10

$95

Today

$78

12/12

$115

12/13

$118

12/14

$147

12/15

$65

12/16

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The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $65

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 $65 to $1,022 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 $65 which is on 2025-12-15.