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Compare train for Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 22m faster (1h 12m by train vs 1h 34m by car) and roughly $3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($26 vs $28). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Lancaster, PA is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 647 Keystone Service
3:45 PM 1h05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 4:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 647 Keystone Service
3:45 PM 1h05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 4:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 647 Keystone Service
3:45 PM 1h05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 4:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 607 Keystone Service
7:30 AM 1h08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 8:38 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - 645 Keystone Service
1:35 PM 1h09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 2:44 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - 643 Keystone Service
11:00 AM 1h09 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA 12:09 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Lancaster, PA as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Lancaster, PA by train.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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