What is the cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Colonial Williamsburg and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Colonial Williamsburg and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Colonial Williamsburg station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster?

The distance between Colonial Williamsburg and Lancaster is 406 miles. The road distance is 247.4 miles.

How do I travel from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs $110 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster bus from?

Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster train from?

Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster is 247 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 236+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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There are 4 ways to get from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Williamsburg 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
10h 22m
$119–258
Drive 246 mi
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1. Drive from Colonial Williamsburg to Lancastercar 246 mi
5h 31m
$45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2601
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
10h 37m
$47–86
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 27m
$114–506

Colonial Williamsburg to Lancaster by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 404.1 mi
Duration: 10h 22m

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

You can take a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 10h 37m.

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