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

The cheapest way to get from Waterbury to Lancaster is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waterbury to Lancaster is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Waterbury and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterbury to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from W Main St @ Leavenworth St and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Hartford, Port Authority Bus Terminal and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Waterbury and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Waterbury to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Waterbury and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Bridgeport Amtrak Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Waterbury to Lancaster?

The distance between Waterbury and Lancaster is 290 miles. The road distance is 236.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waterbury to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $80 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Waterbury to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Lancaster bus from?

Waterbury to Lancaster bus services, operated by CT Transit, depart from W Main St @ Leavenworth St station.

Where do I catch the Waterbury to Lancaster train from?

Waterbury to Lancaster train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Waterbury station.

Train or bus from Waterbury to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Waterbury to Lancaster is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Waterbury to Lancaster bus arrive?

Waterbury to Lancaster bus services, operated by CT Transit, arrive at Asylum St @ Bushnell Park station.

Where does the Waterbury to Lancaster train arrive?

Waterbury to Lancaster train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Bridgeport station.

Can I drive from Waterbury to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterbury to Lancaster is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Waterbury to Lancaster.

Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 236+ hotels available in Lancaster.

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There are 4 ways to get from Waterbury to Lancaster by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
2. Take the train from Bridgeport Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 9m
$84–177
Drive 235.3 mi
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1. Drive from Waterbury to Lancastercar 235.3 mi
4h 50m
$43–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to Asylum St @ Bushnell Parkbus 928
2. Take the bus from Hartford to New Yorkbus
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
12h 22m
$61–147
Train via New York
1. Take the train from Waterbury to Bridgeporttrain
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Grand Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 13m
$84–169

Waterbury to Lancaster by train and bus

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9h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 288.1 mi
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Waterbury, CT, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Waterbury to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Bridgeport, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main St @ Leavenworth St to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Hartford, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 12h 22m.

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