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

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Lancaster is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Amherst Ave and Floyd Ave and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Springfield Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Springfield and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Springfield to Lancaster?

The distance between Springfield and Lancaster is 257 miles. The road distance is 119.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Springfield to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $70 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Springfield to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lancaster bus from?

Springfield to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Lancaster train from?

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

Train or bus from Springfield to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Springfield to Lancaster is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Springfield to Lancaster bus arrive?

Springfield to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.

Where does the Springfield to Lancaster train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Springfield to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Lancaster is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Springfield to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 243+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Springfield to Lancaster - 4 ways to travel via train, line 402 bus, and subway

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

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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 6m
$71–157
Drive 119 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Springfield to Lancastercar 119 mi
2h 42m
$22–32
Line 402 bus, subway, bus, train, line 18 bus
1. Take the bus from Amherst Ave and Floyd Ave to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus 402
2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway B
3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Harrisburg to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
8h 33m
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
8h 55m
$24–51

Springfield to Lancaster by train and bus (Amtrak)

25Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

$71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.3 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Springfield, Fairfax County, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a train from 1 to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Lead, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Ave and Floyd Ave to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, Springfield Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 8h 55m.

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