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

The cheapest way to get from Islip to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Islip to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct train between Islip and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Islip to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Islip and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Babylon and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Islip to Lancaster?

The distance between Islip and Lancaster is 244 miles. The road distance is 190.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Islip to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs $100 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Islip to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Islip to Lancaster train from?

Islip to Lancaster train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon station.

Where does the Islip to Lancaster train arrive?

Islip to Lancaster train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Islip to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Lancaster is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Islip to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 13+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Islip to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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best
1. Take the train from Babylon to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
7h 39m
$107–177
Drive 189.1 mi
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1. Drive from Islip to Lancastercar 189.1 mi
4h 10m
$34–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
10h 11m
$61–98

Islip to Lancaster by train and bus

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7h 39mAverage Duration

$107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.5 mi
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Islip to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Babylon, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 39m.

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