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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Lancasterby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Lancaster by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    10h 21m
    $74–136

  2. Drive 271.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Lancastercar car 271.5 mi
    6h 6m
    $50–72

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h
    $141–304

  4. Line 035 bus, fly, train, line 18 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Shore & Pleasure Housebus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus
    8h 10m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2601
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    11h 57m
    $57–103

  6. Bus, train via Wilmington

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Wil
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 14m
    $62–125

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    14h
    $141–304

Virginia Beach to Lancaster by bus, subway, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 21m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Pacific & 28Th to W. Chestnut & Mary St. via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 11h 57m.

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