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

The cheapest way to get from Reston to Lancaster is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reston to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Reston and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Reston station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Reston and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Reston to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Reston to Lancaster?

The distance between Reston and Lancaster is 263 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reston to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Reston to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reston to Lancaster bus from?

Reston to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Reston to Lancaster train from?

Reston to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Reston to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Reston to Lancaster is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $55 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Reston to Lancaster bus arrive?

Reston to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Reston to Lancaster train arrive?

Reston to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Reston to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Lancaster is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Reston to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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There are 3 ways to get from Reston to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
7h 12m
$71–156
Drive 118.4 mi
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1. Drive from Reston to Lancastercar 118.4 mi
2h 51m
$22–32
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 6m
$26–53

Reston to Lancaster by subway, train, and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.8 mi
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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