What is the cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Lancaster is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plainfield to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Plainfield to Lancaster?

The distance between Plainfield and Lancaster is 204 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.

How do I travel from Plainfield to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 6h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Plainfield to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Plainfield to Lancaster, including transfers.

Can I drive from Plainfield to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Lancaster is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Plainfield to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Plainfield to Lancaster - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 18 bus

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

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
6h 19m
Drive 129.7 mi
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1. Drive from Plainfield to Lancastercar 129.7 mi
2h 34m
$24–35
Line 65 bus, bus, train, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Front St At Terrill Rd to Newark Penn Stationbus 65
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
7h 53m

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Plainfield to Lancaster. However, you can take the train to Newark Penn Station, 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 take a bus from Front St At Terrill Rd to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Newark Penn Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 53m.

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