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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Hempstead to Lancaster?

The distance between Hempstead and Lancaster is 220 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Hempstead to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Lancaster bus from?

Hempstead to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.

Where does the Hempstead to Lancaster bus arrive?

Hempstead to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Lancaster is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Hempstead to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 243+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Hempstead to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
6h 36m
Drive 167.9 mi
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1. Drive from Hempstead to Lancastercar 167.9 mi
3h 39m
$31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0250
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
9h 32m
$39–84

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 32m.

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