There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Bethlehem by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
9h 18m$95–186Drive 241.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Bethlehemcar 241.3 mi
4h 51m$44–64Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
13h 41m$67–139
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Bethlehem is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Bethlehem is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Grand St @ State St via Harrisburg Bus Station, New York and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Bethlehem. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Waterbury via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Lancaster and Bethlehem is 303 miles. The road distance is 242.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Bethlehem without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $95 - $190.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Lancaster to Bethlehem, including transfers.
Lancaster to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster to Bethlehem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Bethlehem is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs $95 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $140 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Bethlehem, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Bethlehem via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, and Waterbury in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Bethlehem via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New Haven, Church St @ Chapel St, and Grand St @ State St in around 13h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Bethlehem bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Lancaster to Bethlehem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Bethlehem is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Lancaster to Bethlehem.
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