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How to get fromSouth Plainfield to Lancasterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    6h 30m

  2. Drive 124.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Plainfield to Lancastercar car 124.7 mi
    2h 38m
    $23–33

  3. Train, line 18 bus via Trenton

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    6h 31m

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  • Distance: 182.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from South Plainfield to Lancaster. However, you can take the line 819 bus to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Sta, walk to Metuchen, take the train to Metropark, walk to Metropark Amtrak Station, take the train to 30th Street 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 South Plainfield to Lancaster in around 2h 38m.

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