How to travel from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA

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Compare train and bus for New York, NY to Lancaster, PA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €29.

Distance: 129 miles (209 km)

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from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA

How to get from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA by train, bus or flight.

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

Amtrak607 Keystone Service
05:51AM2h47
Penn Station, New York, NY
08:38AMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
$581One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak607 Keystone Service
05:51AM2h47
Penn Station, New York, NY
08:38AMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak643 Keystone Service
09:30AM2h41
Penn Station, New York, NY
12:11PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
$1161One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak641 Keystone Service
07:17AM2h50
Penn Station, New York, NY
10:07AMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
$911One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak645 Keystone Service
12:05PM2h41
Penn Station, New York, NY
02:46PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
$1161One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak609 Keystone Service
12:54PM3h03
Penn Station, New York, NY
03:57PMLancaster Station, Lancaster, PA
$1161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA

Travel to Lancaster, 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 New York, NY to Lancaster, PA.

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There are 2 options to travel between New York, NY and Lancaster, PA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA:

A bus is $0.06 (€0.05) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA costing on average $37 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Lancaster, PA take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA is approximately 129 miles (209 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA:
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA.
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, Madison Ave & East 26 St, NY and arrive in Lancaster, E Chestnut Str. (The Imperial), PA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus to go to Lancaster, PA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Lancaster, PA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Lancaster, PA often also extend their vacation to go to Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Ardmore, PA, Folcroft, PA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lancaster, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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