There are 8 ways to get from Harrisburg to Danbury by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 7 h 1 min
$132 - $338
Cheapest option
Bus • 7 h 5 min
$46 - $102
6 alternative options
Bus, train • 8 h 23 min
$50 - $71
Drive • 4 h 9 min
$22 - $35
Train, fly to Hartford, bus • 7 h 22 min
$211 - $566
Train, fly to New York La Guardia, bus • 7 h 43 min
$176 - $553
Fly from Harrisburg, train • 8 h 37 min
$281 - $713
Train, fly to New Haven • 9 h 4 min
$188 - $870
Questions & Answers
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg to Danbury. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg Amtrak and arriving at Danbury via Philadelphia 30th Street Station, Stamford and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7 h 1 min.
The distance between Harrisburg and Danbury is 196 miles. The road distance is 233.6 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Danbury without a car is to train which takes 7 h 1 min and costs .
It takes approximately 7 h 1 min to get from Harrisburg to Danbury, including transfers.
Harrisburg to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg to Danbury is to train which takes 7 h 1 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7 h 5 min.
The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Hartford Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 1 min.
Harrisburg to Danbury train services, operated by Amtrak Acela Express, arrive at Stamford Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg to Danbury is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4 h 9 min to drive from Harrisburg to Danbury.
American Airlines offers flights from Philadelphia Airport to Hartford Airport.
- Distance: 196.5 miles
- Duration: 7 h 1 min
What companies run services between Harrisburg, PA, USA and Danbury, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Harrisburg to Danbury via Philadelphia 30th Street Station, Stamford Amtrak, Stamford, and South Norwalk in around 7 h 1 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg to Danbury via Harrisburg Transportation Center, Harrisburg, Pa, Philadelphia, Pa, Philadelphia, PA - Greyhound Terminal, New York, NY - Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St - Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 4 St, and New York in around 7 h 5 min.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 11 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360 - $850
Flights from Philadelphia to New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $750
Flights from Harrisburg to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330 - $700
Flights from Philadelphia to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 10 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $750
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg Amtrak to Philadelphia 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $65
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $80
- Business Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Room
- $160 - $220
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Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela Express
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia 30th Street Station to Stamford Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $90 - $240
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Business Seat
- $90 - $200
- First Class Seat
- $170 - $240
- Phone
- +1 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15 - $35
- Schedules at
- mta.info
- Off-peak at station
- $15 - $18
- Off-peak onboard
- $22 - $24
- Onboard
- $23 - $35
- At station
- $21 - $24
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9 - $19
- Schedules at
- mta.info
- Off-peak at station
- $9 - $11
- Off-peak onboard
- $15 - $17
- Onboard
- $13 - $19
- At station
- $9 - $14
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10 - $21
- Schedules at
- mta.info
- Off-peak at station
- $10 - $12
- Off-peak onboard
- $16 - $18
- Onboard
- $15 - $21
- At station
- $11 - $16
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to Philadelphia, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $40
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $16 - $25
- Flexible
- $30 - $40
Bus from Philadelphia, Pa to New York, Ny
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $15 - $23
- Flexible
- $27 - $35
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia, PA - Greyhound Terminal to New York, NY - Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $25
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York to Danbury, CT
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14 - $21
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Hartford to Danbury, CT
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $20
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg, PA to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- gotobus.com
- Book at
- gotobus.com
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