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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lancaster is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Chester to Lancaster?

The distance between Chester and Lancaster is 364 miles. The road distance is 226.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Lancaster without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 39m and costs $120 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Chester to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lancaster bus from?

Chester to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Colonial Heights station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lancaster train from?

Chester to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Chester to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Chester to Lancaster is to bus which takes 9h 41m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Chester to Lancaster bus arrive?

Chester to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Lancaster train arrive?

Chester to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Lancaster is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Chester to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Chester to Lancaster - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
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 39m
$122–232
Drive 225.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Lancastercar 225.1 mi
4h 39m
$42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
9h 41m
$67–110
Fly, train, line 18 bus
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RIC - 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 44m
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station 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
9h 57m
$136–275
Bus via Washington
1. Take the bus from Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
10h 29m
$65–124
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
10h 33m
$136–275

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights

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Distance: 361.7 mi
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Chester to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Colonial Heights, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to W. Chestnut & Mary St. via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 57m.

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