How much is the bus ticket from Harrisburg to Washington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Harrisburg to Washington start from $37. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Harrisburg to Washington?

The average bus travel time from Harrisburg to Washington is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 153 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Harrisburg to Washington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , OurBus , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Harrisburg to Washington?

The earliest bus departs from Harrisburg to Washington at 12:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Harrisburg to Washington?

A bus trip from Harrisburg to Washington generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Harrisburg to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Harrisburg to Washington?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Harrisburg to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Harrisburg to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Harrisburg to Washington from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Harrisburg to Washington on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Harrisburg, PA	2h 30m	3:45pm	Stadium-Armory Metro	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Harrisburg Bus Station	3h	6:05am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Harrisburg Bus Station	4h 15m	9:20am	Springfield Bus Stop, VA	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Harrisburg Bus Station	2h	7:05am	Union Station	No tags
Bus	3:05am	Harrisburg Bus Station	3h	6:05am	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Harrisburg to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

153 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $113	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$62 - $971	Average Duration4h 33m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Harrisburg and Washington?

Stops in Harrisburg

A
Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station
411 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

According to 18 reviews, Greyhound received a 3.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the temperature, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $37

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

OurBus

4/53,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,464 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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 bus ticket from Harrisburg to Washington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Harrisburg to Washington start from $37. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Harrisburg to Washington?
The average bus travel time from Harrisburg to Washington is 3h 15m, covering a distance of 153 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Harrisburg to Washington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, OurBus, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Harrisburg to Washington?
The earliest bus departs from Harrisburg to Washington at 12:30pm. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Harrisburg to Washington?
A bus trip from Harrisburg to Washington generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Harrisburg to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Harrisburg to Washington?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Harrisburg to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is OurBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Harrisburg to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$91

11-26

$110

Today

$64

11-28

$44

11-29

$43

11-30

$67

12-01

$40

12-02

No data

The cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $40

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 $40 to $110 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 $40 which is on 2025-12-01.