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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lancasterby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lancaster by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    3h 14m

  2. Drive  65.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lancastercar car 65.8 mi
    1h 41m
    $12–18

  3. Train, line 18 bus via W. Chestnut & Mary St.

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Mary St.bus bus 18
    3h 18m

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  • Distance: 107.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Lancaster. However, you can take the train to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, walk to AMTRAK ETown, then take the line 18 bus to W. Chestnut & Water St.. Alternatively, you can drive from Philadelphia to Lancaster in around 1h 41m.

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