Next train departures
| 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 | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Union Station | Lancaster, PA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Union Station | Lancaster, PA | No tags | ||||
Amtrak 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 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just COP 128 855, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5789 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 COP 128 855
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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Washington to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Lancaster start from COP 128 855. The average price for this train route is around COP 389 005. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 2m, covering a distance of 142 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 19 trains available per day.
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.
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 29 Apr 2026 with a price of COP 120 221To 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 COP 120 221 to COP 1 650 300 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 COP 120 221, which is on 2026-04-29.
