What is the cheapest way to get from East Meadow to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from East Meadow to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Meadow to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from East Meadow to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between East Meadow and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from East Meadow to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Hicksville and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from East Meadow to Lancaster?

The distance between East Meadow and Lancaster is 231 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.

How do I travel from East Meadow to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from East Meadow to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $65 - $150.

How long does it take to get from East Meadow to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from East Meadow to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Meadow to Lancaster train from?

East Meadow to Lancaster train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hicksville station.

Where does the East Meadow to Lancaster train arrive?

East Meadow to Lancaster train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from East Meadow to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between East Meadow to Lancaster is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from East Meadow to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 232+ hotels available in Lancaster.

East Meadow to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from East Meadow to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
7h 10m
$66–141
Drive 171.4 mi
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1. Drive from East Meadow to Lancastercar 171.4 mi
3h 45m
$32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hicksville to New York Penn Stationtrain Ronkonkoma Branch / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
9h 11m
$46–98

East Meadow to Lancaster by bus and train

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7h 10mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between East Meadow, NY, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Front St + East Meadow Ave to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Hicksville Sta / Duffy, Hicksville, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 10m.

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