How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Harrisburg?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Harrisburg start at R 452. The average price for this route is around R 743. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Washington to Harrisburg?

The average bus journey time from Washington to Harrisburg is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 146 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Harrisburg route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from OurBus , Greyhound , Amtrak , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Harrisburg at 07:30. And the latest bus departs at 15:15.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Washington to Harrisburg?

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 5733 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to Harrisburg?

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 Washington to Harrisburg?

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 Washington to Harrisburg from R 333 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 23 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55	Union Station	3h	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 24 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55	Union Station	3h	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 25 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55	Union Station	3h	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 26 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55	Union Station	3h	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 27 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
10:55	Union Station	3h	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 28 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
10:55	Union Station	3h	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 29 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:55	Union Station	3h	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	Fastest
	03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:13 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Harrisburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 452, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

5h 25mAverage duration

146 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 452 - R 2 139	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 846 - R 7 967	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Harrisburg?

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

Stops in Harrisburg

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

Compare bus companies

OurBus

4/53 188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3

Greyhound

3.5/587 516 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

According to 14 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 452

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.

25 January 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.

20 January 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.

21 June 2018

Amtrak

4/55 749 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 135 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Harrisburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Harrisburg start at R 452. The average price for this route is around R 743. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Washington to Harrisburg?
The average bus journey time from Washington to Harrisburg is 5h 25m, covering a distance of 146 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Harrisburg route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from OurBus, Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Washington to Harrisburg?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Harrisburg at 07:30. And the latest bus departs at 15:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg?
A bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Washington to Harrisburg?
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 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Harrisburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Washington to Harrisburg?
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 Washington to Harrisburg?
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

20/01

R 499

21/01

R 491

Today

R 374

23/01

R 499

24/01

R 432

25/01

R 732

26/01

R 391

27/01

R 349

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of R 349

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 R 349 to R 1 787 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 R 349, which is on 2026-01-27.

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.