There are 2 ways to get from Newark to Lancaster by train or car
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Newark to Lancaster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Lancaster is to train which costs $6 - $90 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Lancaster is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $6 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Lancaster. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Newark and Lancaster is 148 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $6 - $90.
The train from Newark Penn Station to Lancaster takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Newark to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Lancaster is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Newark to Lancaster.
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- Distance: 148 miles
- Duration: 2h 28m
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Lancaster every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6 - $90 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newark Penn Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6 - $90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $6 - $29
- Child Coach - short notice
- $20 - $30
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $16 - $55
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $18 - $55
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $23 - $40
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $35 - $110
- Business Seat - short notice
- $40 - $95
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $18 - $90
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