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How to get fromDetroit to Lancaster (Station)by plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Lancaster (Station) by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane DTW - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Lancastertrain train
    5h 48m
    $78–437

  2. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Lancastertrain train Pennsylvanian
    12h 46m
    $129–273

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Lancastertrain train Pennsylvanian / ...
    14h 35m
    $85–165

  4. Drive 514.8 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lancaster (Station)car car 514.8 mi
    8h 30m
    $94–136

  5. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DTW - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lancastertrain train
    6h 24m
    $135–460

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane DTW - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lancastertrain train
    7h 58m
    $206–1,299

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DTW - DCA
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Lancastertrain train
    8h 1m
    $186–1,144

  8. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Lancastertrain train
    14h 32m
    $166–387

Detroit to Lancaster (Station) by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Lancaster (Station), PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Lancaster (Station). However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT), walk to Harrisburg International Airport, take the line 7 bus to S 2nd St & Chestnut St NB, walk to Harrisburg, then take the train to Lancaster. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Lancaster via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 12h 46m.

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