Trains tickets from Harrisburg to Washington (DC), US

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TodayMay 24
from $57
TomorrowMay 25
MonMay 26
from $120
TueMay 27
WedMay 28
ThuMay 29
from $81
FriMay 30
SatMay 31

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 26 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 26 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Harrisburg to Washington.

Average Price$30 - $59Average Duration3h 15m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$68 - $222Average Duration4h 29m
14kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Harrisburg to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3h 15mAverage Duration
$30Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Harrisburg to Washington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$137
Average train trip duration4h 29m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure1:05pm
Distance95 miles (152 km)
Latest train departure9:15pm

Harrisburg to Washington Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/22
$114
05/23
No data
Today
$53
05/25
No data
05/26
$114
05/27
No data
05/28
No data
05/29
$77
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Harrisburg to Washington was searched and found on May 24, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Harrisburg to Washington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $649 for a train ticket from Harrisburg to Washington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-05-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Harrisburg to Washington is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Washington, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Harrisburg and Washington, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Harrisburg to Washington, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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