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

The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Lancaster is to drive which costs $18 - $26 and takes 2h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rockville to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs $18 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Rockville and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Rockville 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 7h 56m.

How far is it from Rockville to Lancaster?

The distance between Rockville and Lancaster is 258 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rockville to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 7h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Rockville to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rockville to Lancaster bus from?

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

Where does the Rockville to Lancaster bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rockville to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Rockville to Lancaster is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Rockville to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 249+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Rockville to Lancaster - 4 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockville to Lancaster by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, line 18 bus
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
7h 2m
Drive 98.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rockville to Lancastercar 98.5 mi
2h 24m
$18–26
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 56m
$24–50
Bus via Baltimore
1. Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Warner Stbus 201
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 51m
$20–40

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Distance: 256.6 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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