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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Lancaster is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Lancaster is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs $65 - $95.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Boston to Lancaster?

The distance between Boston and Lancaster is 386 miles. The road distance is 359.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Lancaster without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 21m and costs $85 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Boston to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Lancaster bus from?

Boston to Lancaster bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Lancaster train from?

Boston to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Boston to Lancaster is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs $100 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $200 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Boston to Lancaster bus arrive?

Boston to Lancaster bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Lancaster train arrive?

Boston to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Lancaster is 360 miles. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Boston to Lancaster.

How do I get a train ticket from Boston to Lancaster?

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Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 238+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Boston to Lancaster - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, line 18 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Lancaster by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, line 18 bus
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane BOS - MDT
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus
5h 42m
Drive 357.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Lancastercar 357.4 mi
7h 2m
$66–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
10h 21m
$89–176
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
10h 24m
$106–832
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 18 bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
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
6h 43m
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
12h 22m
$75–191

Boston to Lancaster by bus and train

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10h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 383.9 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Newark Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 12h 22m.

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