There are 3 ways to get from Washington Metro to Lancaster by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 18 bus
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
6h 35mDrive 105.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Metro to Lancastercar 105.9 mi
2h 27m$20–28Bus, line 18 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus 18
7h 29m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Metro to Lancaster is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Metro to Lancaster is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Metro station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Washington Metro and Lancaster is 243 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Metro to Lancaster without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 6h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Washington Metro to Lancaster, including transfers.
Washington Metro to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington Metro to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Metro to Lancaster is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Washington Metro to Lancaster.
There are 250+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between Washington Metro, DC, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Washington Metro to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 7h 29m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- 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
Bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.redrosetransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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