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How to get fromChesapeake to Lancasterby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 57m
    $139–296

  2. Drive 271.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Lancastercar car 271.9 mi
    6h 5m
    $50–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Wil
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 29m
    $62–125

  4. Fly, train, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus
    6h 35m

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    11h 29m
    $142–294

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    13h 17m
    $53–102

Chesapeake to Lancaster by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 461.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Norfolk to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 13h 17m.

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