What is the cheapest way to get from Scotch Plains to Lancaster?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Scotch Plains to Lancaster?

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

Is there a direct bus between Scotch Plains and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotch Plains to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Broad St At Walnut St, Newark Penn Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Scotch Plains to Lancaster?

The distance between Scotch Plains and Lancaster is 203 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.

How do I travel from Scotch Plains to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Scotch Plains to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 6h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Scotch Plains to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Scotch Plains to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotch Plains to Lancaster bus from?

Scotch Plains to Lancaster bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd station.

Where does the Scotch Plains to Lancaster bus arrive?

Scotch Plains to Lancaster bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Broad St At Walnut St station.

Can I drive from Scotch Plains to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotch Plains to Lancaster is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Scotch Plains to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 249+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Scotch Plains to Lancaster by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 16m
Drive 129.9 mi
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1. Drive from Scotch Plains to Lancastercar 129.9 mi
2h 34m
$24–35
Line 59 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to Broad St At Walnut Stbus 59
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0410 / ...
8h 26m
$32–71

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Distance: 201.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Westfield Ave At Westfield Rd to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Broad St At Walnut St, Newark Penn Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 26m.

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