What is the cheapest way to get from Altoona to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Lancaster is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altoona to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Altoona to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Altoona and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Altoona station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Altoona Bus Station and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Altoona to Lancaster?

The distance between Altoona and Lancaster is 171 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.

How do I travel from Altoona to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Altoona to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 5h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Altoona to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altoona to Lancaster bus from?

Altoona to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Altoona Bus Station.

Where does the Altoona to Lancaster bus arrive?

Altoona to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Altoona to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Lancaster is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Altoona to Lancaster.

How do I get a bus ticket from Altoona to Lancaster?

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Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 236+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Altoona to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Altoona to Lancaster by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
5h 16m
Drive 159.7 mi
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1. Drive from Altoona to Lancastercar 159.7 mi
3h 10m
$30–43
Bus, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
6h 2m

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Distance: 170.5 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 6h 2m.

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