There are 7 ways to get from Lancaster to Virginia by bus, train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 18 bus, train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
6h 3mDrive 271.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Virginia Beachcar 271.6 mi
6h 7m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
12h 29m$56–104Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
13h 4m$132–865Line 18 bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport
- Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
6h 34mBus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
12h 54m$61–121Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
13h 33m$141–300
Lancaster to Virginia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Virginia is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Virginia is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via Harrisburg Bus Station and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Virginia. 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 13h 4m.
The distance between Lancaster and Virginia is 166 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Lancaster to Virginia, including transfers.
Lancaster to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Virginia is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $130 - $900 and takes 13h 4m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Virginia, USA?
You can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Virginia Beach via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Virginia Beach Amtrak Bus Stop via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Norfolk in around 13h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- Red Rose Transit
Bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Red Rose Transit
Bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Red Rose Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to Virginia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Lancaster to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Virginia is 273 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Lancaster to Virginia.
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