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Recommended option
Train • 2h 55m
Cheapest option
Bus • 3h 40m
2 alternative options
Drive • 2h 49m
Train, fly • 4h 41m
Lancaster to New York by train
The train journey time between Lancaster and New York is around 2h 55m and covers a distance of around 158 miles. Operated by Amtrak, the Lancaster to New York train service departs from Lancaster and arrives in NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. Typically 69 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to New York is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 49m.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to New York is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lancaster, PA and arriving at New York, NY. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lancaster and arriving at NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
It is 131 miles from Lancaster to New York. It is approximately 163.4 miles to drive.
The best way to get from Lancaster to New York without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
The train from Lancaster to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Lancaster to New York bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Lancaster, PA station.
Lancaster to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to New York is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $35 and takes 3h 40m.
- Distance: 131.3 miles
- Duration: 2h 55m
What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and New York, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Lancaster to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30 - $50 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Lancaster, PA to New York, NY 3 times a week. Tickets cost $26 - $35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $360
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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lancaster to NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $80
- Business Seat
- $50 - $75
Train from Lancaster to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $25 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $35 - $55
- Business Seat
- $35 - $50
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- Phone
- +1 844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Lancaster, PA to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $35
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- ourbus.com
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The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Newark Airport is the direct flight which takes 46 min.
Lancaster to New York bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY station.
Lancaster to New York train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to New York is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Lancaster to New York.
United Airlines offers flights from Philadelphia Airport to Newark Airport.
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