What is the cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Allentown?

The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Allentown is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Allentown?

The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Allentown is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Ellicott City and Allentown?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Allentown. However, there are services departing from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb and arriving at Allentown via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Ellicott City to Allentown?

The distance between Ellicott City and Allentown is 162 miles. The road distance is 145.4 miles.

How do I travel from Ellicott City to Allentown without a car?

The best way to get from Ellicott City to Allentown without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 35m and costs $55 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Ellicott City to Allentown?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Ellicott City to Allentown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellicott City to Allentown bus from?

Ellicott City to Allentown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Ellicott City to Allentown bus arrive?

Ellicott City to Allentown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ellicott City to Allentown?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to Allentown is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Ellicott City to Allentown.

Where can I stay near Allentown?

There are 92+ hotels available in Allentown.

Ellicott City to Allentown - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ellicott City to Allentown by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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best
1. Take the bus from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb to Baltimore St & Charles Stbus
2. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
4h 35m
$55–649
Drive 144.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ellicott City to Allentowncar 144.6 mi
2h 56m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Allentownbus FlixBus 2651
6h 35m
$27–50
Bus via Perry Hall
1. Take the bus from Baltimore to Philadelphiabus Ppb 3613 / ...
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus Fab 21
8h 2m

Ellicott City to Allentown by bus and train

14Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 161.3 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb to Allentown via Baltimore St & Paca St, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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