There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Whittier by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
3h 32m$14–19Drive 69.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Whittiercar 69.5 mi
1h 45m$13–19Train, line 7 bus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4 to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Streetbus 7
4h 38m
Lancaster to Whittier by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Whittier is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Whittier is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Whittier station. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Atlantic Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line and Little Tokyo / Arts District Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Lancaster and Whittier is 89 miles. The road distance is 69.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Lancaster to Whittier, including transfers.
Lancaster to Whittier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Whittier train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Whittier is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lancaster to Whittier.
There are 1260+ hotels available in Whittier.
What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?
Metrolink Trains operates a train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–16 and the journey takes 2h 9m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- +1 562-929-5550
- Website
- Norwalk California Transit System
Bus from El Monte Station - Lower Bay 3/4 to Painter Avenue and Philadelphia Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Norwalk California Transit System
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