There are 5 ways to get from Annandale to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train via Landover (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
8h 17m$70–151Drive 118.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Annandale to Lancastercar 118.2 mi
2h 42m$22–32Bus, subway, train, line 18 bus
- Take the bus from Little River Tpk+Ravensworth Rd to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23 / ...
- Take the subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
8h 31mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
8h 58m$74–157Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
9h 9m$24–52
Annandale to Lancaster by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annandale to Lancaster is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Annandale to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Annandale to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Backlick Rd and John Marr Dr and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Springfield Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Annandale to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via New Carrollton Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Annandale and Lancaster is 259 miles. The road distance is 118.9 miles.
The best way to get from Annandale to Lancaster without a car is to train via Landover which takes 8h 17m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Annandale to Lancaster, including transfers.
Annandale to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Annandale to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Annandale to Lancaster is to train via Landover which takes 8h 17m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Annandale, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Annandale and Little River to W. Chestnut & Water St. via East Falls Church Metro Bay C, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Backlick Rd and John Marr Dr to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, Springfield Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from Little River Tpk+Ravensworth Rd to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- Red Rose Transit
Bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Red Rose Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Annandale to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Annandale to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annandale to Lancaster is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Annandale to Lancaster.
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