There are 5 ways to get from Harrisburg to New Jersey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
3h 7m$100–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
4h 5m$28–50Drive 155.5 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg to Newarkcar 155.5 mi
2h 55m$29–41Fly, line 412 bus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDT - PHL
- Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus
3h 55m$45–342Bus via Newark
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Newarkbus Blu 6Ampa(Har/Leb) / ...
5h 33m$62–78
Harrisburg to New Jersey by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg to New Jersey is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg to New Jersey is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $28 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harrisburg Bus Station station and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Harrisburg and New Jersey is 183 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $100 - $160.
The train from Harrisburg to Newark, Penn Station takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Harrisburg to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to New Jersey is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $50 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, USA and New Jersey, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–6
- Website
- Yes Blue Transportation
Bus from Harrisburg to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–70
- Schedules at
- Yes Blue Transportation
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Harrisburg to New Jersey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Harrisburg to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg to New Jersey is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Harrisburg to New Jersey.
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