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

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There are 12 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lancaster by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHL - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    11h 13m
    $261–522

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    11h 53m
    $234–731

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2d 19h
    $450–904

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reading to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2d 21h
    $860–1,771

  5. Drive 2,670 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lancastercar car 2,670 mi
    43h 31m
    $488–704

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHL - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    12h 19m
    $304–970

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    12h 3m
    $272–1,287

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PHL - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    14h 48m
    $356–1,309

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane PHL - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    14h 55m
    $268–726

  10. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    15h 27m
    $259–1,530

  11. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2d 21h
    $985–2,655

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,053–2,207

Philadelphia to Lancaster by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,496.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 13m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lancaster, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 2d 19h. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Lancaster via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton, and L.A. Union Station in around 2d 21h.

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