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Compare train for Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €227 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €227, while a train costs an average of €227.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€227 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €227 compared to roughly €118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-109.75. The journey takes 7h 26m versus 6h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional1:45 PM9h39Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA11:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA€3121One-way1 transfer
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- 42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional1:45 PM9h39Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA11:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA€3121One-way1 transfer
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- 42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional1:45 PM9h39Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA11:24 PMBack Bay station, Boston, MA€3121One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 42 Pennsylvanian · 168 Northeast Regional1:45 PM9h45Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA11:30 PMSouth Station, Boston, MA€3121One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Lancaster, PA to Boston, MA
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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lancaster, PA and Boston, MA as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA and arrive in South Station, Boston, MA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Boston, MA by train.
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