The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY 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 New York, NY will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 17 trains that leave Harrisburg, PA for New York, NY every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 248 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 23 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.
622 Keystone Service · 66 Northeast Regional
626 Keystone Service
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654 Keystone Service
658 Keystone Service
648 Keystone Service
644 Keystone Service
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656 Keystone ServiceTravel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £349.
Distance: 248 km
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Live departures
Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
644 Keystone Service · 86 Northeast Regional | 12:55 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h20 | 17:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
644 Keystone Service | 12:55 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h10 | 16:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
644 Keystone Service · 56 Vermonter | 12:55 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h26 | 16:21 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
646 Keystone Service | 14:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h19 | 17:19 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
648 Keystone Service | 15:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h10 | 18:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
648 Keystone Service · 174 Northeast Regional | 15:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h09 | 19:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
650 Keystone Service | 17:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h35 | 20:40 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
42 Pennsylvanian | 18:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h45 | 21:50 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
652 Keystone Service | 20:08 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h46 | 23:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
654 Keystone Service | 21:30 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h42 | 01:12 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
656 Keystone Service | 22:40 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h23 | 02:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
658 Keystone Service | 23:40 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h23 | 03:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 4 February | |||||
626 Keystone Service | 01:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h14 | 04:14 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
622 Keystone Service · 66 Northeast Regional | 02:15 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 7h56 | 10:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 change | |
640 Keystone Service | 10:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h33 | 13:33 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
642 Keystone Service | 10:55 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h31 | 14:26 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
600 Keystone Service | 11:40 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h31 | 15:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY
Trains from Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 248 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 23:42 |
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FAQs: Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrisburg, PA to New York, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Harrisburg, PA and New York, NY
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available on-site with both short-term and long-term options.
- The Millworks
- Bricco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hilton Harrisburg
- Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey
- Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 3: bus connections and car rental services
- Bus: CAT (Capital Area Transit) services available
- Greyhound and other intercity bus services
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall.
- Baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall.
- Blue Bottle Coffee
- Magnolia Bakery
- Starbucks
- The Pennsy Food Hall
- Nick + Stef's Steakhouse
- Penn & Sushi
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- T.G.I. Friday's
- NY Pizza Suprema
- Blarney Stone
- & many more
- Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
- The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel
- Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea
- Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street
- Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00
- Located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
- Subway lines: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E
- Bus lines: M7, M20
- Train lines: Acela, Adirondack, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Keystone Service, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf, Northeast Regional, Pennsylvanian, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter, PATH, New Jersey Transit, Long Island Railroad, AirTrain Newark, AirTrain JFK
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