There are 5 ways to get from Herkimer to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Albany
best- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 33m$133–414Drive 261.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herkimer to Lancastercar 261.6 mi
5h 52m$48–69Bus, train
- Take the bus from Herkimer to New Yorkbus Adt P707 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
13h 14m$93–282Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Utica Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
12h 42m$132–282Bus
- Take the bus from Utica to Syracusebus 254
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
13h 57m$58–144
Herkimer to Lancaster by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Herkimer to Lancaster is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Herkimer to Lancaster is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Herkimer to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Herkimer Empire Diner and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Utica, Syracuse Bus Station, Scranton, Pa and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Herkimer station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Utica Amtrak Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.
The distance between Herkimer and Lancaster is 451 miles. The road distance is 263.1 miles.
The best way to get from Herkimer to Lancaster without a car is to train via Albany which takes 12h 33m and costs $130 - $420.
It takes approximately 12h 33m to get from Herkimer to Lancaster, including transfers.
Herkimer to Lancaster bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Utica station.
Herkimer to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Utica Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Herkimer to Lancaster is to train via Albany which takes 12h 33m and costs $130 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $150 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Herkimer, NY, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Herkimer to W. Chestnut & Mary St. via Utica, Utica Amtrak Station, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 12h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Herkimer Empire Diner to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Utica, Syracuse Bus Station, Scranton, Pa, Harrisburg, Pa, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 13h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Utica Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–170
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $25–80
- Business
- $55–160
- Business Plus
- $65–170
- Economy
- $28–90
- Economy Plus
- $30–95
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Herkimer to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–170
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $16–29
- Flexible
- $29–40
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Scranton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Utica to Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Herkimer to Lancaster bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Herkimer to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herkimer to Lancaster is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Herkimer to Lancaster.
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