The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
248 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 18 trains that leave New York, NY for Harrisburg, PA every day 12 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 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 £32, and a flight costs an average of £256.
Distance: 248 km
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3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA 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 |
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43 Pennsylvanian | 15:52 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 19:26 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
645 Keystone Service | 17:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h16 | 20:21 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
609 Keystone Service | 17:54 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h41 | 21:35 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
647 Keystone Service | 19:11 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h16 | 22:27 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
97 Silver Meteor · 651 Keystone Service | 19:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h55 | 00:25 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 change | |
649 Keystone Service | 19:44 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h55 | 23:39 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 20:05 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h20 | 00:25 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 change | |
651 Keystone Service | 21:03 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 00:25 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela+ 653 Keystone Service | 22:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h29 | 01:29 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 change | |
653 Keystone Service | 22:10 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h19 | 01:29 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
655 Keystone Service | 23:35 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h26 | 03:01 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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657 Keystone Service | 01:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h26 | 04:56 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional · 601 Keystone Service | 04:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 7h37 | 12:00 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 change | |
67 Northeast Regional · 605 Keystone Service | 04:23 Penn Station, New York, NY | 8h41 | 13:04 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 change | |
607 Keystone Service | 10:51 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h22 | 14:13 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2107 Acela+ 641 Keystone Service | 11:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 4h19 | 15:49 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 1 change | |
641 Keystone Service | 12:17 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h32 | 15:49 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
643 Keystone Service | 14:30 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h17 | 17:47 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA
Trains from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 248 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 248 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between New York, NY and Harrisburg, PA from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Harrisburg, PA 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 Harrisburg, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in New York, NY and Harrisburg, PA
- 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
- 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
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