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How to get fromDowningtown to Lancasterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Downingtown to Lancaster by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    2h 50m

  2. Drive 34.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downingtown to Lancastercar car 34.4 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downingtown to Lancastertaxi taxi 34.4 mi
    49 min
    $150–190

  4. Train, line 18 bus via W. Chestnut & Mary St.

    1. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Mary St.bus bus 18
    2h 54m

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  • Distance: 76.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Downingtown, PA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downingtown to Lancaster. However, you can take the train to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, walk to AMTRAK ETown, then take the line 18 bus to W. Chestnut & Water St.. Alternatively, you can drive from Downingtown to Lancaster in around 49 min.

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