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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Fort Washington is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Fort Washington is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Fort Washington?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Fort Washington. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Alexandria via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Fort Washington?

The distance between Lancaster and Fort Washington is 262 miles. The road distance is 116.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Fort Washington without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs $90 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Lancaster to Fort Washington, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Lancaster to Fort Washington train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lancaster to Fort Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Fort Washington is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Lancaster to Fort Washington.

Where can I stay near Fort Washington?

There are 1313+ hotels available in Fort Washington.

Lancaster to Fort Washington - 4 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Fort Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
7h 17m
$95–757
Drive 116.2 mi
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1. Drive from Lancaster to Fort Washingtoncar 116.2 mi
2h 51m
$22–31
Line 18 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus 18
2. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Southern Av SE+Valley Ter SEbus D10
5. Take the bus from Southern Av+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Drbus P97
8h 32m
Line 18 bus, train, subway, bus
1. Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus 18
2. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
5. Take the bus from Southern Av+Bay N to Ft Washington Rd+Tantallon Drbus P97
8h 8m

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Distance: 260.8 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Fort Washington, MD, USA?

You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Fort Washington via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, and Alexandria in around 7h 17m.

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