There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to New York by taxi, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
- Take the taxi from Lancaster to Thorndale
- Take the train from Thorndale to 30th Street StationPao
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
bestTaxi, train
3h 34m- Drive from Lancaster to New York162.4 mi
cheapestDrive 162.4 mi
2h 49m$30–43- Take the taxi from Lancaster to Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field (MDT)
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)MDT - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
Taxi, fly, train
4h 13m$235–872- Take the train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationKeystone Service
Train (Amtrak)
4h 30m$67–147
Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field (MDT) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to New York is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to New York is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Lancaster and New York is 156 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to New York without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Lancaster to New York, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to New York is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lancaster to New York.
There are 3108+ hotels available in New York. Prices start at $76 USD per night.
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $15–85 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport-Olmsted Field to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Thorndale to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- http://www.septa.org/
- Schedules at
- https://www5.septa.org/travel/routes/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $20–210
- Business Class
- $70–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $19–30
- Business - advance purchase
- $29–90
- Business Class
- $35–75
- Coach Seat
- $12–80
Train from Downingtown Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Business - advance purchase
- $30–100
- Business Class
- $35–85
- Coach Seat
- $15–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–380
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business - Adult
- $29–250
- First Class - Adult
- $95–380
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Lancaster City Cabs
- Phone
- +1 717-824-4488
- Website
- facebook.com
Lancaster City Cabs
- Phone
- +1 717-824-4488
- Website
- facebook.com
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