Washington to Lancaster Trains

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Duration	3h 10m
Distance	112.4 miles
Average price	$73
Frequency	13/day

Trip overview

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Washington

Lancaster

The average train between Washington and Lancaster takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Lancaster. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Train

Washington Union Station
30th Street Train Station
Lancaster

3h 43m

$56 - $135

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Washington to Lancaster train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Lancaster. The service departs Washington at 20:30 in the evening, which arrives into Lancaster at 00:10. All services require a transfer at Philadelphia 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Amtrak

Departing Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Amtrak Northeast Regional, Amtrak

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Lancaster? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Will Coronavirus (COVID-19) affect my travel to Lancaster?

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Is there a direct train between Washington and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Washington station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Lancaster Amtrak Station via 30th Street Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

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How far is it from Washington to Lancaster?

The distance between Washington and Lancaster is 89 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.

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Where do I catch the Washington to Lancaster train from?

Washington to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

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Where does the Washington to Lancaster train arrive?

Washington to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lancaster Amtrak Station.

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How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Lancaster?

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Where can I stay near Lancaster?

There are 290+ hotels available in Lancaster. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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What companies run services between Washington and Lancaster?

You can take a train from Washington to Lancaster via 30th Street Train Station in around 3h 43m.

Train operators

Amtrak

Ave. Duration

1h 34m

Frequency

Hourly

Estimated price

$30 - $45

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.