What is the cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Lancaster is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Jersey City to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Jersey City and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Newark Penn Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Jersey City to Lancaster?

The distance between Jersey City and Lancaster is 195 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.

How do I travel from Jersey City to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Jersey City to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 5h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Jersey City to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jersey City to Lancaster bus from?

Jersey City to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Jersey City to Lancaster bus arrive?

Jersey City to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Jersey City to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Lancaster is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Jersey City to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Jersey City to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, bus

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

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
5h 58m
Drive 144.5 mi
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1. Drive from Jersey City to Lancastercar 144.5 mi
2h 57m
$27–39
Bus, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
7h 29m

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Distance: 193.5 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Newark Penn Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 29m.

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