How much does a train ticket from Washington to Harrisburg cost?

The average train ticket price from Washington to Harrisburg is $111. The best way to find train tickets from Washington to Harrisburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Washington to Harrisburg?

A train trip between Washington and Harrisburg is around 4h 35m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 49m. This is the time it takes to travel the 96 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Washington and Harrisburg?

The number of trains from Washington to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 22. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Washington to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Washington to Harrisburg?

When taking the train from Washington to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Washington to Harrisburg from $40 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Washington to Harrisburg on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	2:12pm	Union Station	4h 30m	6:42pm	Harrisburg, PA	Cheapest
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:40am	Union Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	Fastest
	Train	7:20am	Union Station	5h 25m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	8:40am	Union Station	4h 5m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
	Train	7:20am	Union Station	5h 25m	12:45pm	Harrisburg, PA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: 11/15/2025 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 $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

5h 25mAverage Duration

95 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $123	Average Duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $488	Average Duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,598 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

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/20

$65

11/21

$114

Today

$175

11/23

$81

11/24

$40

11/25

No data

11/26

$231

11/27

$58

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $1,358 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 $40 which is on 2025-11-24.