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

The cheapest way to get from Bowie to Lancaster is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bowie to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Bowie and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Bowie to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Washington Union Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Bowie to Lancaster?

The distance between Bowie and Lancaster is 242 miles. The road distance is 94.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bowie to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 7h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Bowie to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowie to Lancaster bus from?

Bowie to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where does the Bowie to Lancaster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bowie to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowie to Lancaster is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Bowie to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 236+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Bowie 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 Bowie to Lancaster by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak 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 & Mary St.bus 18
7h 24m
Drive 94.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bowie to Lancastercar 94.1 mi
2h 9m
$18–25
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 7m
$25–55

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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