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

The cheapest way to get from Frederick to Lancaster is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Frederick to Lancaster is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs $30 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Frederick and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Frederick to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Frederick and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Frederick and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Frederick to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from FREDERICK MARC eb and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Frederick to Lancaster?

The distance between Frederick and Lancaster is 152 miles.

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

The best way to get from Frederick to Lancaster without a car is to bus and line 18 bus which takes 7h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Frederick to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frederick to Lancaster bus from?

Frederick to Lancaster bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, depart from Frederick station.

Where do I catch the Frederick to Lancaster train from?

Frederick to Lancaster train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from FREDERICK MARC eb station.

Train or bus from Frederick to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Frederick to Lancaster is to bus and line 18 bus which takes 7h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Frederick to Lancaster bus arrive?

Frederick to Lancaster bus services, operated by BayRunner Shuttle, arrive at Baltimore station.

Where does the Frederick to Lancaster train arrive?

Frederick to Lancaster train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 244+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Frederick to Lancaster - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 18 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Frederick to Lancaster by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, subway, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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Bus, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Frederick to Baltimorebus
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
7h 1m
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 51m
$33–52
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Frederick Transit Center to BWI Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 25m
Train, subway, fly, line 18 bus
1. Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to ROCKVILLE MARC ebtrain
2. Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
5. Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
6. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus
8h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from FREDERICK MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 11m
$117–207

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Distance: 151.1 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Frederick to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from FREDERICK MARC eb to W. Chestnut & Mary St. via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 11m.

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