There are 4 ways to get from Suffolk to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus
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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 24m$197–371Drive 288.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffolk to Lancastercar 288.3 mi
6h 14m$53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
12h 9m$122–184Taxi, fly, train, line 18 bus
- 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
- Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus
6h 57m
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Lancaster is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Lancaster is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs $50 - $80.
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 Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
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 24m.
The distance between Suffolk and Lancaster is 484 miles. The road distance is 290 miles.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 11h 24m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 11h 24m 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 24m and costs $190 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 9m.
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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suffolk to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Norfolk, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- redrosetransit.com
Bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.redrosetransit.com
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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More Questions & Answers
Suffolk to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Suffolk to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Lancaster is 290 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Suffolk to Lancaster.
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