There are 4 ways to get from Suffolk to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
11h 23m$295–456Drive 286.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffolk to Lancastercar 286.7 mi
6h 15m$51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
11h 48m$129–183Taxi, fly, train
- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 59m$178–559
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Lancaster is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Lancaster is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Suffolk to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Washington Union Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
The distance between Suffolk and Lancaster is 484 miles. The road distance is 288.3 miles.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $290 - $460.
It takes approximately 11h 23m to get from Suffolk to Lancaster, including transfers.
Suffolk to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Suffolk to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Lancaster is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs $290 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Suffolk, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Suffolk to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Norfolk, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suffolk to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Norfolk, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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Booking & Getting There
Suffolk to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Suffolk to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Lancaster is 288 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Suffolk to Lancaster.
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