There are 6 ways to get from Lancaster to Wilson by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
best- 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 Wilsontrain
11h 16m$207–942Drive 349.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to Wilsoncar 349.3 mi
6h 49m$64–93Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stopbus
13h 34m$77–127Train, fly
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane PHL - RDU
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain
10h 13m$156–299Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilsontrain Palmetto / ...
11h 44m$159–264Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilsontrain Carolinian / ...
13h 19m$257–402
Lancaster to Wilson by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Wilson is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Wilson is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Wilson. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Wilson Bus Stop via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Raleigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Wilson. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Wilson via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Lancaster and Wilson is 495 miles. The road distance is 351.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Wilson without a car is to train via Washington which takes 11h 16m and costs $200 - $950.
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Lancaster to Wilson, including transfers.
Lancaster to Wilson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Lancaster to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to Wilson is to train via Washington which takes 11h 16m and costs $200 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 34m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA?
You can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Wilson via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, and Washington Union Station in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Wilson Bus Stop via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Raleigh Bus Station in around 13h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–330
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Lancaster to Wilson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Lancaster to Wilson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Wilson is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Lancaster to Wilson.
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