There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Queen St. Stationbus 18
7h 39mDrive 116 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS)car 116 mi
2h 25m$22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Thorndaletrain Pao
9h 7m$73–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington to Lancaster-LNS116 mi
2h 25mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service
9h 17m$96–200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS) is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS) is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Lancaster Airport (LNS) station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
The distance between Washington and Lancaster Airport (LNS) is 247 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS) without a car is to train and line 18 bus which takes 7h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS), including transfers.
Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS) is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Washington to Lancaster Airport (LNS).
There are 223+ hotels available in Lancaster Airport (LNS).
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lancaster Airport (LNS), USA?
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to 501 & Airport Rd. via Princeton Junction Amtrak Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, AMTRAK ETown, and Queen St. Station in around 9h 17m.
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
Train from Washington Union Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Jefferson Station to Thorndale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Phone
- +1 717-397-4246
- Website
- redrosetransit.com
Bus from AMTRAK ETown to Queen St. Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.redrosetransit.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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 Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington to Lancaster-LNS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington and Lancaster Airport (LNS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.