Transfer to/from - Harrisburg airport (MDT)

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Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Harrisburg airport (MDT)

Transportation

Ground transportation services are organized at the Ground Transportation Center, located on the first floor of the parking garage, connected to Level 2 of the terminal via an enclosed skybridge. More ground transportation information

Public Transit / City Buses

RabbitTransit (formerly Capital Area Transit) Route 7 links the airport with the Middletown train station and downtown Harrisburg (Harrisburg Transportation Center). It operates Monday through Friday between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm, and Saturdays from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (no Sunday service). Fare is USD 1.75, and travel time to central Harrisburg is approximately 30-40 minutes.

Regional Buses

Fullington Trailways operates Route 26 from the airport, serving regional Pennsylvania destinations including Williamsport, Lewisburg, Sunbury, and Selinsgrove.

Trains

The facility is located 1.6 km (1 mile) from Amtrak's Middletown Station and 15 minutes from the Downtown Harrisburg Station, both served by Amtrak's Keystone Line offering frequent connections to Philadelphia and New York City. Both stations can be reached via taxi, rideshare, or RabbitTransit Route 7.

Taxis

Taxis pick up on the ground floor of the Ground Transportation Center (Garage Level 1). Airport Taxi operates authorized taxi services, with trip times to downtown Harrisburg averaging 25 minutes.

Ridesharing

Uber, Lyft, and GoVysh pick up passengers exclusively on Level 3 of the parking garage (curbside pick-up along the terminal roadway is strictly prohibited).

Rent a Car

Private shuttles and car services:

Several charter and pre-arranged transportation companies provide direct shuttle and limousine transfers from the airport:

Bailey Coach (Tel +1 717 454 2234)
Catawese Coach (Tel +1 800 752 8687)
Cole Transportation (Tel +1 814 364 2661)
Elite Coach (Tel +1 717 733 7710)
Executive Coach (Tel +1 717 464 2767)
F&S Transportation (Tel +1 717 266 6418)
Fullington Trailways (Tel +1 814 765 7871)
Gettysburg Tours (Tel +1 717 334 6296)
Joe & Jans Charter and Tours (Tel +1 570 275 5318)
Newhurst (Tel +1 570 345 3834)
Premiere 1 Limousine (Tel +1 717 616 8995)
R&J Transportation (Tel +1 570 385 4488)
Relax and Ride Carlisle (Tel +1 717 706 2578)
Susquehanna Trailways (Tel +1 570 753 5125)
Unique Limousine (Tel +1 717 233 4431)
Wolf's Bus Lines (Tel +1 800 697 8569)
Yoder Tourways (Tel +1 717 899 6742)

Latest updates: October 5, 2026

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Some of these tips may seem obvious, but they are worth keeping in mind when traveling to or from the airport, especially if you are using public transportation.

1 - To the airport: leave a little earlier than usually recommended. If you take a taxi or a private car service, allow for rush hour traffic, demonstrations, strikes or events that could delay your trip. It always helps to check the local news before you leave.

If you book a shared shuttle, keep the company's contact number handy in case the pickup is late. These services usually confirm a scheduled pickup time in advance.

If you use public transportation (bus or train), check the schedules (weekends and holidays usually have less frequent service), whether you need to transfer, and how to pay the fare (a transit card, or cash to the driver). These details seem obvious, but knowing them ahead of time can save you from a delay that could cause problems.

If you drive a rental car to the airport, check where to return it. Many airports have a dedicated rental car return area.

2 - From the airport: this part is less stressful, since there is no risk of missing a flight. At worst, you will reach your hotel or meeting point a little later than planned.

Once you leave the plane, collect your baggage and complete any required arrival procedures. Then follow the signs for ground transportation or ask airport staff.

Check bus and train schedules in advance if you arrive late at night, since not all services run 24 hours. The same applies to taxis. If you plan to use a ride-hailing app such as Uber, have it ready on your phone to contact the driver.

If you booked a private transfer, a driver will usually be waiting for you with a sign. If you are renting a car, booking in advance gives you more peace of mind. Rental counters are usually located in the arrivals hall.

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