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

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Lancaster is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Lancaster is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Columbia and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Columbia to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Columbia to Lancaster?

The distance between Columbia and Lancaster is 137 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Lancaster without a car is to bus and line 18 bus which takes 7h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Columbia to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Columbia to Lancaster bus from?

Columbia to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Columbia to Lancaster bus arrive?

Columbia to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Columbia to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Lancaster is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Columbia to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 233+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Columbia to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 18 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Columbia to Lancaster by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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Bus, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
7h
Drive 79.9 mi
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1. Drive from Columbia to Lancastercar 79.9 mi
1h 54m
$15–22
Train, line 18 bus
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
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 18
7h 6m

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Distance: 135.7 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Columbia, MD, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD nb to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore St & Paca St, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h.

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