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Compare train for Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA
Compare the available ways to get from Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (33m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA
How to get from Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 648 Keystone Service
10:05 AM 0h30 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 10:35 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 648 Keystone Service
10:05 AM 0h30 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 10:35 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 648 Keystone Service
10:05 AM 0h30 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 10:35 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 644 Keystone Service
7:50 AM 0h30 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 8:20 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 622 Keystone Service
9:10 PM 0h31 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 9:41 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 658 Keystone Service
6:45 PM 0h31 Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA 7:16 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Harrisburg, PA and Lancaster, PA as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Harrisburg Station, Harrisburg, PA and arrive in Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lancaster, PA by train.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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