There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 33m$87–194Drive 181.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Lancastercar 181.8 mi
4h 16m$34–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
10h 27m$43–91Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
10h 10m$89–192Bus
- Take the bus from Madison - Food Lion to Charlottesville Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
12h 7m
Madison to Lancaster by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Madison to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Madison - Food Lion and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Madison station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Culpeper Amtrak Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
The distance between Madison and Lancaster is 328 miles. The road distance is 182.9 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Lancaster without a car is to train via Washington which takes 9h 33m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Madison to Lancaster, including transfers.
Madison to Lancaster bus services, operated by Virginia Regional Transit, depart from Madison - Food Lion station.
Madison to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Culpeper Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Madison to Lancaster is to train via Washington which takes 9h 33m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Madison, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Madison - Food Lion to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Culpeper Station, Culpeper Amtrak Station, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madison - Food Lion to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Charlottesville Station, Charlottesville Union Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 12h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Culpeper Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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 Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 877-777-2708
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Regional Transit
Bus from Madison - Food Lion to Charlottesville Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Virginia Regional Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Madison to Lancaster bus services, operated by Virginia Regional Transit, arrive at Charlottesville Station.
Madison to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Lancaster is 183 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Madison to Lancaster.
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