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How to get fromDurham to Lancasterby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    12h 32m
    $65–125

  2. Bus via Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    14h 30m
    $51–106

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    14h
    $179–363

  4. Drive 361.9 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Lancastercar car 361.9 mi
    6h 49m
    $66–96

  5. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, line 18 bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane RDU - MDT
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus
    9h 32m

  6. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 18 bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus
    8h 56m

  7. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Greensboro Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane GSO - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 53m
    $168–719

Durham to Lancaster by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 32m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 12h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham Amtrak Station to W. Chestnut & Water St. via 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 14h.

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