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

The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Lancaster is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germantown to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $17 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Germantown and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via SHADY GROVE & station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Germantown and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Germantown to Lancaster?

The distance between Germantown and Lancaster is 267 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Germantown to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Germantown to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germantown to Lancaster bus from?

Germantown to Lancaster bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.

Where do I catch the Germantown to Lancaster train from?

Germantown to Lancaster train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from GERMANTOWN MARC eb station.

Train or bus from Germantown to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Germantown to Lancaster is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $65 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Germantown to Lancaster bus arrive?

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

Where does the Germantown to Lancaster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germantown to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Lancaster is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Germantown to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 236+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Germantown to Lancaster - 4 ways to travel via train, line 61 bus, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Germantown to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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best
1. Take the train from GERMANTOWN 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
7h 23m
$69–158
Drive 93.7 mi
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1. Drive from Germantown to Lancastercar 93.7 mi
2h 18m
$18–25
Line 61 bus, subway, bus, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay Cbus 61
2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
8h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner Stbus 201
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 47m
$20–40

Germantown to Lancaster by train and bus

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.6 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to W. Chestnut & Mary St. via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, SHADY GROVE & station, Warner St, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 47m.

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