What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Chesapeake?

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Chesapeake?

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Chesapeake is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Chesapeake?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Chesapeake?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Chesapeake?

The distance between Lancaster and Chesapeake is 338 miles. The road distance is 273.5 miles.

How do I travel from Lancaster to Chesapeake without a car?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Chesapeake without a car is to train via Washington which takes 11h 29m and costs $120 - $900.

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to Chesapeake?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Lancaster to Chesapeake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Chesapeake bus from?

Lancaster to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Chesapeake train from?

Lancaster to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lancaster to Chesapeake?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Chesapeake is to train via Washington which takes 11h 29m and costs $120 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 12h 47m.

Where does the Lancaster to Chesapeake bus arrive?

Lancaster to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Chesapeake train arrive?

Lancaster to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Chesapeake?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Chesapeake is 273 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Lancaster to Chesapeake.

Where can I stay near Chesapeake?

There are 266+ hotels available in Chesapeake.

Lancaster to Chesapeake - 7 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, and plane

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

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Line 18 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus
2. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
6h 38m
Drive 271.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lancaster to Chesapeakecar 271.9 mi
6h 6m
$50–72
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
11h 29m
$127–856
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
12h 47m
$55–103
Train, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
7h 41m
$124–1,081
Train, train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
8h 33m
$154–1,228
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
11h 50m
$137–296

Lancaster to Chesapeake by bus and train (Amtrak)

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11h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 336.2 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Norfolk via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 11h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Robert Hall & Military via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 12h 47m.

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