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

The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Lancaster is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Virginia to Lancaster is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Virginia and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Philadelphia Bus Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Virginia and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Norfolk, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Virginia to Lancaster?

The distance between Virginia and Lancaster is 167 miles. The road distance is 273.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Virginia to Lancaster without a car is to bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Virginia to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Virginia to Lancaster bus from?

Virginia to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.

Where do I catch the Virginia to Lancaster train from?

Virginia to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.

Train or bus from Virginia to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Virginia to Lancaster is to bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Virginia to Lancaster bus arrive?

Virginia to Lancaster bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where does the Virginia to Lancaster train arrive?

Virginia to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Virginia to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Lancaster is 273 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Virginia to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 232+ hotels available in Lancaster.

Virginia to Lancaster - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line 18 bus, and bus

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

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Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, line 18 bus
best
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
2. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus
6h 41m
Drive 271.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Lancastercar 271.5 mi
6h 6m
$50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
11h 57m
$65–114
Train via Washington (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 57m
$141–304
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 18 bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus
7h 25m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus
2. Take the train from Wilmington to Gray 30th St Stationtrain Wil
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
13h 14m
$62–125
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
13h 30m
$141–304

Virginia to Lancaster by bus and train

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11h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 165.8 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Philadelphia Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to W. Chestnut & Water 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 12h 57m.

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