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

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

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  1. Train, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    5h 22m

  2. Drive 101.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton to Lancastercar car 101.8 mi
    2h 8m
    $19–27

  3. Train, line 18 bus via S Clinton Ave At Barlow St

    1. Take the train from Trenton to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    5h 48m

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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Princeton to Lancaster. However, you can take the train to Princeton Jct., walk to Princeton Junction Amtrak 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 drive from Princeton to Lancaster in around 2h 8m.

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