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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Lancaster is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Newark to Lancaster?

The distance between Newark and Lancaster is 189 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 4h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Newark to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Lancaster bus from?

Newark to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Newark to Lancaster bus arrive?

Newark to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Can I drive from Newark to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Lancaster is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Newark to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Newark to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Lancaster by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
4h 44m
Drive 141.8 mi
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1. Drive from Newark to Lancastercar 141.8 mi
2h 47m
$26–38
Bus, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
6h 2m

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Distance: 187.8 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 6h 2m.

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