There are 3 ways to get from Ellicott City to Hershey by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
7h 5m$80–697Drive 91.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ellicott City to Hersheycar 91.2 mi
1h 58m$17–24Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
7h 45m$32–51
Ellicott City to Hershey by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Hershey is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Hershey is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Hershey. However, there are services departing from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ellicott City to Hershey. However, there are services departing from WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb and arriving at Harrisburg via Baltimore Penn Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Ellicott City and Hershey is 223 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ellicott City to Hershey without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $80 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Ellicott City to Hershey, including transfers.
Ellicott City to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Ellicott City to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Ellicott City to Hershey is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $80 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from EDMONDSON AVE & DUTTON AVE eb to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1, WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb, Baltimore Penn Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Ellicott City to Hershey bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Ellicott City to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to Hershey is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Ellicott City to Hershey.
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