How to get to Harrisburg, PA from Exton, PA

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Compare train for Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a coach costs an average of £31.

Distance: 110 km

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Compare ways to travel from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA

Compare the available ways to get from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is a train with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA:

A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Harrisburg, PA take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 44m.

Yes, you can take a train between Exton, PA and Harrisburg, PA.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 20m by car). Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA

How to get to Harrisburg, PA from Exton, PA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA

Travel to Harrisburg, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA.

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You can travel between Exton, PA and Harrisburg, PA by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is a train with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA:

A train is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA costing on average £31.

The fastest way to travel from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 46m.

Other travel options to Harrisburg, PA take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 44m.

The Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA distance is approximately 110 km.
The average frequency per day from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exton, PA and Harrisburg, PA as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Exton Station, Exton, PA and arrive in Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA.
  • Coaches mostly depart from King of Prussia, Park and Ride and arrive in Harrisburg, Market St (Bus Station), PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound to go to Harrisburg, PA by coach.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Harrisburg, PA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct coaches per day with Greyhound.
  • 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Orlando, FL, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, Nashville, TN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Harrisburg, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Exton, PA to Harrisburg, PA, you can take a train.
In Harrisburg, PA, you can explore City Island, which offers sports facilities, walking trails, and riverboat cruises. Visit the Whitaker Centre for Science and the Arts for interactive science exhibits and live performances. Enjoy local foods and goods at Broad Street Market, one of the oldest continuously operating farmers' markets in the country. Art enthusiasts will appreciate contemporary exhibitions at the Susquehanna Art Museum. For outdoor activities, Riverfront Park provides scenic views for walking and biking along the Susquehanna River. Must-see sights include the Pennsylvania State Capitol with its grand dome, the National Civil War Museum, and the State Museum of Pennsylvania. Historic experiences await at Fort Hunter Mansion and Park, while Wildwood Park offers nature trails and a centre for wildlife observation.
To fully explore Harrisburg, PA, and its main attractions such as the Pennsylvania State Capitol, the National Civil War Museum, and Riverfront Park, a stay of two to three days is generally sufficient.

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