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How to get fromWest Chester to Lancasterby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from West Chester to Lancaster by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 135 bus, train, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from High St & Chestnut St to Lancaster Av & Stuart Avbus bus 135
    2. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    4h 27m

  2. Drive 41.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chester to Lancastercar car 41.3 mi
    59 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Chester to Lancastertaxi taxi 41.3 mi
    59 min
    $180–220

  4. Line 135 bus, train, line 18 bus via W. Chestnut & Mary St.

    1. Take the bus from High St & Chestnut St to Lancaster Av & Stuart Avbus bus 135
    2. Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Mary St.bus bus 18
    4h 31m

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  • Distance: 87.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from West Chester to Lancaster. However, you can take the line 135 bus to Lancaster Av & Stuart Av, walk to Downingtown Amtrak, take the train to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, walk to AMTRAK ETown, then take the line 18 bus to W. Chestnut & Water St.. Alternatively, you can drive from West Chester to Lancaster in around 59 min.

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