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How to get fromSan Diego to Lancasterby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Lancaster by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane SAN - LNS
    8h 1m
    $179–661

  2. Train via Pittsburgh (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 17h
    $912–2,067

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $429–831

  4. Drive 2,610.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Lancastercar car 2,610.5 mi
    43h 5m
    $477–689

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3d 5h
    $1,028–2,327

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 11h
    $918–1,903

San Diego to Lancaster by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$912Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,315.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Lancaster (LNS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 2d 17h.

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