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

The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Lancaster is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Lancaster is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $13 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Ellicott City and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Ellicott City to Lancaster?

The distance between Ellicott City and Lancaster is 213 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellicott City to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 6h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Ellicott City to Lancaster, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Ellicott City to Lancaster bus arrive?

Ellicott City to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ellicott City to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to Lancaster is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Ellicott City to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 236+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Ellicott City to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ellicott City to Lancaster by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
6h 58m
Drive 75.7 mi
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1. Drive from Ellicott City to Lancastercar 75.7 mi
1h 53m
$14–20
Bus, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
7h 3m

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Distance: 211.8 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore St & Paca St, GREENE & BALTIMORE sb, HAINES ST & WARNER ST wb, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 3m.

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