How to get from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA by bus and train?

From Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA by bus and train

To get from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Harrisburg Station station to Lancaster Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 6 bus and finally take the 17 bus from Queen St. Station station to Chestnut & 3rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Harrisburg Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Columbia, PA on the Moovit app.

106min
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 66
Bus - 1717
Walk to Columbia, PA
Leaves from Harrisburg Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harrisburg Station
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak Station Mcgovern & N. Queen St.
    ID 1708
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Hawthorne Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen St. Station
    ID 1767
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Outbound From Lancaster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut & 3rd St.
    ID 1018
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, PA
    Walk to
    Columbia, PA
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA by bus and train via KEYSTONE SERVICE, 11 and 17

To get from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Harrisburg Station station to Lancaster Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 bus and finally take the 17 bus from Queen St. Station station to Chestnut & 3rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Harrisburg Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Columbia, PA on the Moovit app.

106min
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 1111
Bus - 1717
Walk to Columbia, PA
Leaves from Harrisburg Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harrisburg Station
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N. Duke & E. Liberty St.
    ID 1380
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Queen Street Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen St. Station
    ID 1767
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Outbound From Lancaster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut & 3rd St.
    ID 1018
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, PA
    Walk to
    Columbia, PA
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA

The distance between Harrisburg Station and Columbia, PA is approximately 50.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Columbia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA

To check the bus and train schedule from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harrisburg Station) and destination (Columbia, PA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA by bus and train via KEYSTONE SERVICE, 11 and 17

To get from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from Harrisburg Station station to Lancaster Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 11 bus and finally take the 17 bus from Queen St. Station station to Chestnut & 3rd St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus and train schedule from Harrisburg Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Columbia, PA on the Moovit app.

106min
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 1111
Bus - 1717
Walk to Columbia, PA
Leaves from Harrisburg Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harrisburg Station
  • 2
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N. Duke & E. Liberty St.
    ID 1380
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Queen Street Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen St. Station
    ID 1767
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Outbound From Lancaster
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut & 3rd St.
    ID 1018
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, PA
    Walk to
    Columbia, PA
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Train line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 6, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Train line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 11, Bus line 17.

  • Is there a direct train between Harrisburg Station and Columbia, PA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA?

    The KEYSTONE SERVICE train line goes from New York station near Harrisburg Station in Lancaster to Lancaster Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Lancaster Station station near Columbia, PA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harrisburg Station to Columbia, PA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Harrisburg Station and Columbia, PA by train and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harrisburg Station to get to Columbia, PA?

    Get on the KEYSTONE SERVICE train from the New York station near Harrisburg Station in Lancaster.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harrisburg Station and Columbia, PA?

    Get off the train at the Lancaster Station stop, which is closest to Columbia, PA.

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