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How to get fromLancaster to Philadelphiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Lancaster to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    2h 24m
    $109–577

  2. Drive 332.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Philadelphiacar car 332.8 mi
    6h 58m
    $61–88

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Empire Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    10h 42m
    $162–892

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    12h 48m
    $76–147

  5. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3h 48m
    $129–1,230

  6. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3h 47m
    $105–983

  7. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to New Yorkbus bus Adt N813 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    12h 52m
    $88–357

Lancaster to Philadelphia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Avenue & West Main Street to 30th Street Station via Amtrak Station & Dick Road, Buffalo Depew Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 10h 42m.

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