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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Lancaster is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Lancaster is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $140 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Pleasant Avenue & Rite Aid via Newark Penn Station and Ellicott Street & MTC Static. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Buffalo Depew Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Washington to Lancaster?

The distance between Washington and Lancaster is 303 miles. The road distance is 352.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 12h 7m and costs $210 - $460.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Washington to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Lancaster bus from?

Washington to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Lancaster train from?

Washington to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Washington to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Washington to Lancaster is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 12h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 58m.

Where does the Washington to Lancaster bus arrive?

Washington to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Where does the Washington to Lancaster train arrive?

Washington to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Lancaster is 352 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Washington to Lancaster.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Lancaster?

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Lancaster by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
1h 32m
$143–789
Drive 350.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington to Lancastercar 350.4 mi
8h 4m
$64–93
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
12h 7m
$214–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
14h 58m
$95–184
Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BWI - BUF
3h 5m
$103–1,120
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IAD - BUF
3h 20m
$93–478
Bus via Scranton
1. Take the bus from Union Station to Philadelphiabus
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Scrantonbus
3. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Buffalobus
16h 48m
$124–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh, Pa to Buffalo, Nybus 510
18h 36m
$141–384

Washington to Lancaster by bus

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Distance: 301.1 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Lancaster, NY, USA?

American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Lancaster via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Buffalo Depew Station in around 12h 7m.

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