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

The cheapest way to get from Buffalo to Lancaster is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buffalo to Lancaster is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Buffalo and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Buffalo to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via DuBois, State College Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Buffalo and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Buffalo to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Buffalo and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

How far is it from Buffalo to Lancaster?

The distance between Buffalo and Lancaster is 374 miles. The road distance is 314.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buffalo to Lancaster without a car is to bus via Sandy which takes 12h 52m and costs $95 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 12h 52m to get from Buffalo to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Lancaster bus from?

Buffalo to Lancaster bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, depart from Buffalo station.

Where do I catch the Buffalo to Lancaster train from?

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

Train or bus from Buffalo to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Buffalo to Lancaster is to bus via Sandy which takes 12h 52m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Buffalo to Lancaster bus arrive?

Buffalo to Lancaster bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, arrive at DuBois station.

Where does the Buffalo to Lancaster train arrive?

Buffalo to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Buffalo to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Buffalo to Lancaster is 315 miles. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Buffalo to Lancaster.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Lancaster by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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Bus via Sandy
best
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to DuBoisbus
2. Take the bus from DuBois to State Collegebus
3. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
12h 52m
$99–195
Drive 312.8 mi
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1. Drive from Buffalo to Lancastercar 312.8 mi
6h 22m
$58–83
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Buffalo to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
14h 18m
$198–409
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 18 bus
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BUF - 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
7h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0215 / ...
2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
13h 2m
$72–169
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 17m
$150–754
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BUF - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 6m
$133–1,290

Buffalo to Lancaster by bus and train

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12h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.8 mi
Duration: 12h 52m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Buffalo to W. Chestnut & Water St. via DuBois, State College, State College Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 12h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 14h 18m.

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