How to travel from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA

How to get from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak648 Keystone Service
10:36AM1h04
Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
11:40AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak648 Keystone Service
10:36AM1h04
Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
11:40AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak644 Keystone Service
08:27AM1h03
Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
09:30AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$251One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak646 Keystone Service
09:34AM1h07
Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
10:41AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$251One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak650 Keystone Service
12:41PM1h11
Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
01:52PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$251One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak42 Pennsylvanian
01:45PM1h14
Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
02:59PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA.

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You can travel between Lancaster, PA and Philadelphia, PA by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).
The fastest way to travel from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.
The distance from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lancaster, PA and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.

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