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How to get fromSilver Spring to Lancasterby train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Silver Spring to Lancaster by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train, line 18 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from AMTRAK ETown to W. Chestnut & Water St.bus bus 18
    6h 40m
  2. Drive 99.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Lancastercar car 99.4 mi
    2h 20m
    $19–27
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    7h 16m
    $24–49

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Lancaster, PA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $19–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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