There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to New Paltz by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Adt A104 / ...
7h 48m$81–183Drive 185.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to New Paltzcar 185.1 mi
4h 14m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Paltzbus Adt A104 / ...
10h 51m$62–141Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
9h 3m$79–165
Lancaster to New Paltz by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to New Paltz is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to New Paltz is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to New Paltz. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at New Paltz via Harrisburg Bus Station and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to New Paltz station. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Lancaster and New Paltz is 301 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to New Paltz without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Lancaster to New Paltz, including transfers.
Lancaster to New Paltz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster to New Paltz train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to New Paltz is to bus which takes 10h 51m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and New Paltz, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Queen St. Station to New Paltz via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to New Paltz Trailways via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie Train Station in around 9h 3m.
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 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 Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from New York to New Paltz
- Saver
- $22–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
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 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to New Paltz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Lancaster to New Paltz train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to New Paltz is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Lancaster to New Paltz.
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