What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Washington to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Washington to Lancaster is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Washington to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Fort Washington to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Fort Washington and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Fort Washington to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Southern Ave, Green Line Center Platform and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Carrollton Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Fort Washington to Lancaster?

The distance between Fort Washington and Lancaster is 256 miles. The road distance is 118.4 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Washington to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Washington to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 6h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Fort Washington to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Fort Washington to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fort Washington to Lancaster train from?

Fort Washington to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Carrollton Amtrak Station.

Where does the Fort Washington to Lancaster train arrive?

Fort Washington to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Fort Washington to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Washington to Lancaster is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Fort Washington to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Fort Washington to Lancaster - 4 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Washington to Lancaster by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union 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 & Mary St.bus 18
6h 41m
Drive 117.7 mi
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1. Drive from Fort Washington to Lancastercar 117.7 mi
2h 46m
$22–31
Bus, train, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr to Southern Av+Bay Dbus P97
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
8h 25m
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
8h 25m
$72–151

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Distance: 254.9 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Fort Washington, MD, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Dr to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Southern Av+Bay D, Southern Ave, Green Line Center Platform, L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 25m.

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