There are 2 ways to get from West Hempstead to Lancaster by train (Amtrak) or car
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West Hempstead to Lancaster by train and bus (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from West Hempstead to Lancaster is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from West Hempstead to Lancaster is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from West Hempstead to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from West Hempstead and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Jamaica and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between West Hempstead and Lancaster is 222 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.
The best way to get from West Hempstead to Lancaster without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from West Hempstead to Lancaster, including transfers.
West Hempstead to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
West Hempstead to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Hempstead to Lancaster is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from West Hempstead to Lancaster.
There are 249+ hotels available in Lancaster.
What companies run services between West Hempstead, NY, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 4m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
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