What is the cheapest way to get from Charles Town to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Charles Town to Lancaster is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charles Town to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Charles Town to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $19 - $29.

Is there a direct bus between Charles Town and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Charles Town to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Harmony Park and Ride and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Washington Union Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Charles Town and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Charles Town to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Charles Town to Lancaster?

The distance between Charles Town and Lancaster is 309 miles. The road distance is 109.2 miles.

How do I travel from Charles Town to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Charles Town to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $85 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Charles Town to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Charles Town to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charles Town to Lancaster bus from?

Charles Town to Lancaster bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Harmony Park and Ride station.

Where do I catch the Charles Town to Lancaster train from?

Charles Town to Lancaster train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb station.

Train or bus from Charles Town to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Charles Town to Lancaster is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $85 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Charles Town to Lancaster bus arrive?

Charles Town to Lancaster bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.

Where does the Charles Town to Lancaster train arrive?

Charles Town to Lancaster train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Charles Town to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Charles Town to Lancaster is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Charles Town to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 249+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Charles Town to Lancaster - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charles Town to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 28m
$86–183
Drive 108.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charles Town to Lancastercar 108.6 mi
2h 39m
$20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
9h 23m
$41–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harmony Park and Ride to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 484 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
9h 57m
$72–116

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Distance: 307.3 mi
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Charles Town, WV, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charles Town to W. Chestnut & Water St. via DUFFIELDS W VA MARC eb, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charles Town to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Harmony Park and Ride, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 57m.

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