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

The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Lancaster is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Gaithersburg Park & Ride and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gaithersburg and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Gaithersburg to Lancaster?

The distance between Gaithersburg and Lancaster is 261 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Gaithersburg to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gaithersburg to Lancaster bus from?

Gaithersburg to Lancaster bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Gaithersburg Park & Ride station.

Where do I catch the Gaithersburg to Lancaster train from?

Gaithersburg to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Gaithersburg to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Lancaster is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Gaithersburg to Lancaster bus arrive?

Gaithersburg to Lancaster bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Warner St station.

Where does the Gaithersburg to Lancaster train arrive?

Gaithersburg to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Gaithersburg to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Lancaster is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Gaithersburg to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 243+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
7h 6m
$69–153
Drive 95 mi
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1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Lancastercar 95 mi
2h 19m
$18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Warner Stbus 201
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 45m
$19–38

Gaithersburg to Lancaster by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.3 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 45m.

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