The cheapest and fastest trains from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
154 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 5 trains that leave Harrisburg, PA for Washington, DC every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 154 km distance in an average of 4 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £181.
Distance: 154 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£71 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £337 Average Price |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday 8 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
640 Keystone Service · 89 Palmetto | 10:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h27 | 14:27 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
640 Keystone Service · 181 Northeast Regional | 10:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h02 | 14:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
640 Keystone Service+ 2107 Acela | 10:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h23 | 14:23 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
642 Keystone Service · 79 Carolinian | 10:45 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h46 | 15:31 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
600 Keystone Service · 185 Northeast Regional | 11:40 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 6h12 | 17:52 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
644 Keystone Service+ 2151 Acela | 12:55 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h56 | 16:51 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
644 Keystone Service · 141 Northeast Regional | 12:55 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h46 | 16:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
646 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 14:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h05 | 19:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
648 Keystone Service · 125 Northeast Regional | 15:08 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h56 | 20:04 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
648 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional | 15:08 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 6h17 | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
648 Keystone Service · 95 Northeast Regional | 15:08 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 3h57 | 19:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
650 Keystone Service · 171 Northeast Regional | 17:10 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h15 | 21:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 85 Northeast Regional | 18:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h29 | 23:34 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent | 18:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h42 | 22:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 93 Northeast Regional | 18:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h20 | 22:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor | 18:05 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 5h15 | 23:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
652 Keystone Service · 173 Northeast Regional | 20:08 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h20 | 00:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
652 Keystone Service+ 2167 Acela | 20:08 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h48 | 00:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
654 Keystone Service · 193 Northeast Regional | 21:20 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h30 | 01:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
656 Keystone Service · 137 Northeast Regional | 22:30 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h23 | 02:53 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
658 Keystone Service · 175 Northeast Regional | 23:46 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 4h21 | 04:07 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC
Trains from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 154 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 154 km |
Average train duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Harrisburg, PA and Washington, DC from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Harrisburg, PA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Harrisburg, PA and Washington, DC
- 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 - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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