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

The cheapest way to get from Bethesda to Lancaster is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bethesda to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $18 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Bethesda to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Bethesda and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Bethesda to Lancaster?

The distance between Bethesda and Lancaster is 154 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bethesda to Lancaster without a car is to bus and line 18 bus which takes 6h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Bethesda to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bethesda to Lancaster bus from?

Bethesda to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Bethesda station.

Where does the Bethesda to Lancaster bus arrive?

Bethesda to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bethesda to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Bethesda to Lancaster is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Bethesda to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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

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

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Bus, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bethesda to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
6h 47m
Drive 103.5 mi
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1. Drive from Bethesda to Lancastercar 103.5 mi
2h 28m
$19–28
Train, line 18 bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
6h 49m

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Distance: 152.9 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Bethesda, MD, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bethesda to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 6h 47m.

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