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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $12
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $12
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $12
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Harrisburg
    Departure location: Harrisburg, PA
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $12
Bus Harrisburg to Lancaster: Trip Overview

Bus Harrisburg to Lancaster: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$14
Average bus trip duration1h 50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure7:30 AM
Distance34 miles (54 km)
Latest bus departure1:40 PM

Harrisburg to Lancaster Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Harrisburg - Lancaster

You can take a bus or a train to go from Harrisburg to Lancaster. Both are convenient and eco-friendly ways to travel to Lancaster. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

On average, the trip from Harrisburg to Lancaster takes around 1h 50m, although the fastest bus will take 1h 30m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 35 miles (56 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Harrisburg and Lancaster is 35 miles (56 km).

You can expect to pay around $14 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $14 to $14, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Harrisburg to Lancaster! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 3h. This allows for plenty of time to explore the sights in Lancaster before returning to Harrisburg in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Harrisburg to Lancaster.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Harrisburg to Lancaster, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Harrisburg to Lancaster will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Harrisburg to Lancaster while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Harrisburg to Lancaster?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time1h 50mAvg Price$14Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time33mAvg Price$14Daily Departures9

The best way to travel between Harrisburg and Lancaster is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $14 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $14. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lancaster, choose the bus, as it will take you from Harrisburg to Lancaster in about 33m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Harrisburg by bus?

Bus from Lancaster to Harrisburg

You can also go to Lancaster by train

Train from Harrisburg to Lancaster

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