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How to get fromHarrisburg, Pa to Lancasterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Harrisburg, Pa to Lancaster by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    2h 14m

  2. Drive 38.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Lancastercar car 38.5 mi
    46 min
    $7–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harrisburg, Pa to Lancastertaxi taxi 38.5 mi
    46 min
    $120–150

  4. Train, line 18 bus via W. Chestnut & Mary St.

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Mary St.bus bus 18
    2h 18m

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  • Distance: 39.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Harrisburg, Pa, PA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Harrisburg, Pa to Lancaster. However, you can take the train to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, walk to AMTRAK ETown, then take the line 18 bus to W. Chestnut & Water St.. Alternatively, you can drive from Harrisburg, Pa to Lancaster in around 46 min.

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