There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Lancaster by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly, train, line 18 bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus
6h 32mDrive 270.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Lancastercar 270.6 mi
6h 3m$50–72Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk 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
10h 57m$139–296Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus
- Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 29m$62–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
11h 29m$143–295Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
13h 17m$58–107
Norfolk to Lancaster by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Lancaster is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Lancaster is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Norfolk and Lancaster is 337 miles. The road distance is 272.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Lancaster without a car is to train via Washington which takes 10h 57m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Norfolk to Lancaster, including transfers.
Norfolk to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Lancaster is to train via Washington which takes 10h 57m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 13h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- redrosetransit.com
Bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.redrosetransit.com
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–60
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Norfolk to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Lancaster is 272 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Norfolk to Lancaster.
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