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

The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Lancaster is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herndon to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Herndon and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via New Carrollton Amtrak Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Herndon to Lancaster?

The distance between Herndon and Lancaster is 266 miles. The road distance is 122.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Herndon to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 7h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Herndon to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herndon to Lancaster train from?

Herndon to Lancaster train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Herndon to Lancaster train arrive?

Herndon to Lancaster train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform station.

Can I drive from Herndon to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Lancaster is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Herndon to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 232+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Herndon to Lancaster - 4 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Herndon to Lancaster by train, bus, subway, or car

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Mary St.bus 18
7h 21m
Drive 121.6 mi
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1. Drive from Herndon to Lancastercar 121.6 mi
2h 53m
$23–32
Subway, bus, train, line 18 bus
1. Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
8h 27m
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 35m
$70–150

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Distance: 264 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Herndon to Lancaster. However, you can take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to 30th Street Station, take the train to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, walk to AMTRAK ETown, then take the line 18 bus to W. Chestnut & Mary St.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elden St and Monroe St to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Reston Town Center Metro Bay K, Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 27m.

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