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How to get fromLancaster to James Madison Universityby train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to James Madison University by train, bus, subway, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 13m
    $85–741

  2. Drive 199.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to James Madison Universitycar car 199.2 mi
    4h 5m
    $37–53

  3. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    4. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 53m
    $93–174

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    11h 5m
    $50–81

Lancaster to James Madison University by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 389.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Queen St. Station to James Madison University via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Godwin Transit Center in around 11h 5m.

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