What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Washington DC?

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Washington DC is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Washington DC?

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Central Avenue & West Main Street and arriving at 10 St NW+Pennsylvania Av NW via Walden Avenue & Thruway Transit Center, Buffalo, NY, Youngstown Bus Stop and N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Washington DC?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Depew Station and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Washington DC?

The distance between Lancaster and Washington DC is 310 miles. The road distance is 353.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lancaster to Washington DC without a car?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs $200 - $450.

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to Washington DC?

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Lancaster to Washington DC, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Washington DC bus from?

Lancaster to Washington DC bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Buffalo, NY station.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Washington DC train from?

Lancaster to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Buffalo Depew Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lancaster to Washington DC?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Washington DC is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $450 and takes 12h 46m, you could also bus via Youngstown, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 14h 12m.

Where does the Lancaster to Washington DC bus arrive?

Lancaster to Washington DC bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Youngstown, OH station.

Where does the Lancaster to Washington DC train arrive?

Lancaster to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Washington DC?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Washington DC is 353 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Lancaster to Washington DC.

Where can I stay near Washington DC?

There are 1610+ hotels available in Washington DC.

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There are 8 ways to get from Lancaster to Washington DC by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BUF - DCA
2h 3m
$119–678
Drive 351.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lancaster to Washington DCcar 351.3 mi
8h 8m
$65–93
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
12h 46m
$204–445
Bus via Youngstown
1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Youngstown, OHbus Buffalo
2. Take the bus from Youngstown Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
14h 12m
$69–152
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BUF - IAD
2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 33m
$83–437
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BUF - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 45m
$100–1,069
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Ithacabus FlixBus 2685 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
17h 9m
$115–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buffalo, Ny to Pittsburgh, Pabus 530
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
18h 27m
$141–417

Lancaster to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)

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12h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 308 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Lancaster, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Avenue & West Main Street to Washington DC via Amtrak Station & Dick Road, Buffalo Depew Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 12h 46m.

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