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How to get fromLancaster to West Chesterby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to West Chester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 18 bus, train, line 135 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus bus 18
    2. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster Av & Stuart Av to Chestnut St & Church Stbus bus 135
    4h 13m

  2. Drive 40.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to West Chestercar car 40.7 mi
    1h
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lancaster to West Chestertaxi taxi 40.7 mi
    1h
    $180–220

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  • Distance: 93 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and West Chester, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lancaster to West Chester. However, you can take the line 18 bus to AMTRAK ETown, walk to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, take the train to Downingtown Amtrak, walk to Lancaster Av & Stuart Av, then take the line 135 bus to Chestnut St & Church St. Alternatively, you can drive from Lancaster to West Chester in around 1h.

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