What is the cheapest way to get from Merrick to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merrick to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Merrick to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct train between Merrick and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Merrick and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Merrick to Lancaster?

The distance between Merrick and Lancaster is 225 miles. The road distance is 170.6 miles.

How do I travel from Merrick to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Merrick to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $50 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Merrick to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Merrick to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrick to Lancaster train from?

Merrick to Lancaster train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.

Where does the Merrick to Lancaster train arrive?

Merrick to Lancaster train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Merrick to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Lancaster is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Merrick to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Merrick to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Merrick to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 48m
$54–127
Drive 169.6 mi
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1. Drive from Merrick to Lancastercar 169.6 mi
3h 43m
$31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Merrick to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
8h 48m
$43–88

Merrick to Lancaster by train and bus

54Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.8 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Merrick to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 6h 48m.

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