What is the cheapest way to get from Elmira to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Elmira to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elmira to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Elmira to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Elmira and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Elmira to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Elmira and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Scranton, Pa and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Elmira to Lancaster?

The distance between Elmira and Lancaster is 280 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.

How do I travel from Elmira to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Elmira to Lancaster without a car is to bus which takes 9h 37m and costs $45 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Elmira to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Elmira to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elmira to Lancaster bus from?

Elmira to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elmira station.

Where does the Elmira to Lancaster bus arrive?

Elmira to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Scranton Bus Station.

Can I drive from Elmira to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Elmira to Lancaster is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Elmira to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 243+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Elmira to Scranton Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0205
2. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
9h 37m
$46–119
Drive 184.2 mi
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1. Drive from Elmira to Lancastercar 184.2 mi
4h 19m
$34–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elmira to Binghamton, Nybus 947
2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Newark Penn Stationbus
3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 44m
$82–176

Elmira to Lancaster by bus and train

7Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.5 mi
Duration: 9h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Elmira to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Scranton, Pa, Harrisburg, Pa, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 37m.

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