Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA train

Tue, 13 May
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA

Showing times and prices for 14 May

Cheapest price

£95

Average price

£95

Fastest journey

9 h 2 m

Average duration

9 h 2 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

539 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Harrisburg, PA for Boston, MA every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 539 km distance in an average of 9 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 2 m .

The slowest trains will take 9 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Amtrak
20:089h02
Harrisburg, PA
05:10Boston, MA
£951One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.

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Coach

£178

Average Price

£81

Average Price

Cheapest

9h 49m

average duration

Fastest

9h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

12h 16m

average duration

11h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Direct Options

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Live departures

Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 13 May
Last updated at 15:26
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
amtrak650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional16:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
9h29
01:29 Back Bay station, Boston, MA1 change
amtrak650 Keystone Service · 184 Northeast Regional16:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
9h36
01:36 South Station, Boston, MA1 change
amtrak42 Pennsylvanian · 94 Northeast Regional17:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
8h57
02:02 South Station, Boston, MA1 change
amtrak42 Pennsylvanian · 94 Northeast Regional17:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
8h49
01:54 Back Bay station, Boston, MA1 change
amtrak652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional19:08 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
9h02
04:10 Back Bay station, Boston, MA1 change
amtrak652 Keystone Service · 178 Northeast Regional19:08 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
9h07
04:15 South Station, Boston, MA1 change
Wednesday 14 May
amtrak622 Keystone Service · 66 Northeast Regional01:15 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
12h43
13:58 Back Bay station, Boston, MA1 change
amtrak622 Keystone Service · 66 Northeast Regional01:15 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA
12h50
14:05 South Station, Boston, MA1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA

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Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £61 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £52
Distance
538 km
Average train duration
9h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
£61
Trains per day
11
Train providers
2
Fastest train
7h 20m
First train
13:25
Last train
20:08
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £52

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela trains Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA

For as little as £58 you can travel by train between Harrisburg, PA and Boston, MA with Amtrak and Amtrak Acela. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

Amtrak is the main train provider in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to Boston, MA from Harrisburg, PA.

Train information from Harrisburg, PA to Boston, MA with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 43 min
  • Cheapest Price: £58
  • Amtrak frequency: 8 a day

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