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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | South Station (Train Terminal) | Lancaster, PA | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Lancaster, PA | Fastest | ||||
NextGen Acela + Amtrak | Train | South Station (Train Terminal) | Lancaster, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | South Station (Train Terminal) | Lancaster, PA | No tags | ||||
NextGen Acela + Amtrak | Train | South Station (Train Terminal) | Lancaster, PA | No tags |
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Get from Boston to Lancaster
The journey takes about 8 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just CA$77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5826 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at CA$77
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Lancaster, PA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Lancaster start from CA$77. The average price for this train route is around CA$346. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from Boston to Lancaster is 8h 12m, covering a distance of 503 km. The quickest train can get you there in 7h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 31 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Lancaster?
The earliest train from Boston to Lancaster departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on 23 Jun 2026 with a price of CA$98To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Lancaster, PA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from CA$98 to CA$697 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Lancaster, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CA$98, which is on 2026-06-23.
