Philadelphia to Harrisburg bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia bus station at 12:05h, arriving at Harrisburg bus station at 14:40h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 01:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Philadelphia, USA (United States)
Arrival station and country
Harrisburg, USA (United States)
Travel Distance
172 km
Average Trip Duration
02h 17min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
FlixBus, Greyhound
Lowest Price
$30
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Getting from Philadelphia and Harrisburg by bus
The shortest travel distance between Philadelphia and Harrisburg is 172 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 23:30 has a travel time of 02:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:35h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet.
You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.
Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Harrisburg earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from Philadelphia to Harrisburg.
The overnight bus departs at 23:30 and arrives at 01:30
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Philadelphia to Harrisburg route
There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.
For more details about Philadelphia or Harrisburg bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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Other popular destinations from Philadelphia
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