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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Union Station | Lancaster, PA | Cheapest | ||||
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NextGen Acela + Amtrak | Train | Union Station | Lancaster, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Lancaster, PA | No tags |
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Get from Washington to Lancaster
The journey takes about 4 hours, and with fares starting at just €31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US to Lancaster, PA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Lancaster start from €31. The average price for this train route is around €73. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from Washington to Lancaster is 4h, covering a distance of 142 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 14m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Washington to Lancaster?
The earliest train from Washington to Lancaster departs at 05:05. And the latest train departs at 18:35.
Which is the best train operator from Washington to Lancaster?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Lancaster?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Washington to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Washington to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 with a price of €29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Lancaster, PA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €29 to €307 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Lancaster, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €29, which is on 2026-01-28.