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

The cheapest way to get from Hamden to Lancaster is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamden to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Hamden and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamden to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Hamden and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Hamden to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Hamden to Lancaster?

The distance between Hamden and Lancaster is 282 miles. The road distance is 230.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamden to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $70 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Hamden to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamden to Lancaster bus from?

Hamden to Lancaster bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven Union Station.

Where do I catch the Hamden to Lancaster train from?

Hamden to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.

Train or bus from Hamden to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Hamden to Lancaster is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $70 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Hamden to Lancaster bus arrive?

Hamden to Lancaster bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hamden to Lancaster train arrive?

Hamden to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Hamden to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamden to Lancaster is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Hamden to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from New Haven to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
9h 18m
$72–716
Drive 228.9 mi
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1. Drive from Hamden to Lancastercar 228.9 mi
4h 44m
$42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
11h 18m
$49–123

Hamden to Lancaster by bus and train (Amtrak)

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9h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280 mi
Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Hamden, CT, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Temple St @ Chapel St, Union Ave @ Cinque Grn, New Haven, Newark Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitney Ave @ Briarcliff Rd to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 11h 18m.

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