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How to get fromNorth Carolina to Lancasterby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from North Carolina to Lancaster by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane CLT - MDT
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus
    7h 4m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    15h 12m
    $81–157

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    16h 45m
    $188–402

  4. Drive 479 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Lancastercar car 479 mi
    9h 14m
    $88–127

  5. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 18 bus

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ILM - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus
    6h 56m

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $106–436

  7. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CLT - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $141–255

North Carolina to Lancaster by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 15h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College St & 6th St to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Tryon St & 23rd St, Charlotte Amtrak Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 16h 45m.

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