How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Harrisburg cost?

The bus ticket price from Washington to Harrisburg starts at R 407. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Harrisburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Washington to Harrisburg?

The average travel time between Washington and Harrisburg is around 5h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 155 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Harrisburg?

The number of buses from Washington to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Washington to Harrisburg?

When taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, OurBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg?

Buses travelling between Washington and Harrisburg leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station.

Bus Washington to Harrisburg from R 351 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 17 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	03:20	Union Station	5h 53m	09:13	Harrisburg, PA	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Washington to Harrisburg on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45	Union Station	3h 10m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	08:30	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	5h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags
	07:30	Hyattsville New Carrollton Bus Stop	6h 25m	13:55	Harrisburg Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:39 AM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Washington to Harrisburg

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Harrisburg. The journey takes about 5 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just R 407, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

5h 25mAverage duration

146 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 407 - R 1 801	Average duration5h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 875 - R 8 555	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 14 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.7-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 407

Greyhound Washington Harrisburg recent customer reviews

After waiting over an hour and 45 minutes, I decided to not even take the bus. Every 20 minutes, the staff would tell us 20 more minutes. If I had known how late it would be, I would have just left earlier.

Megan F.

25 January 2020

Bus canceled, which makes sense because of the snowstorm but the staff in DC was very rude and not helpful at all

Chloe B.

20 January 2019

The worst experience. We were standing in a line for the bus for 2 hours.. No one from the staff informed us what is happening. After 2 hours bus arrived. And I got late to my meeting in Harrisburg PA. First time user and I realized that it's not reliable at all...

Martynas K.

21 June 2018

Amtrak

4/55 588 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

OurBus

4/53 148 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 341 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Harrisburg?

Stops in Washington

A - Union Station

B - Dupont Circle

C - Metro Center Station

D - L’Enfant Plaza

E - 10th Street NW

F - Foggy Bottom

Stops in Harrisburg

A - Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Washington to Harrisburg cost?
The bus ticket price from Washington to Harrisburg starts at R 407. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Washington to Harrisburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Washington to Harrisburg?
The average travel time between Washington and Harrisburg is around 5h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 10m. This is the time it takes to travel the 155 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Washington and Harrisburg?
The number of buses from Washington to Harrisburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 2 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Washington to Harrisburg by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Washington to Harrisburg?
When taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound, Amtrak, OurBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Washington to Harrisburg?
Buses travelling between Washington and Harrisburg leave from Union Station or Dupont Circle and arrive at Harrisburg Bieber Greyhound Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

R 597

15/11

R 456

Today

R 1 176

17/11

R 649

18/11

R 500

19/11

R 351

20/11

R 544

21/11

R 623

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of R 351

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

You can expect to pay from R 351 to R 1 991 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Harrisburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 351, which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.