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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 | Penn Station | Lancaster, PA | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Penn Station | Lancaster, PA | Fastest | ||||
| Train | EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Lancaster, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Lancaster, PA | No tags | ||||
| Train | Penn Station | Lancaster, PA | No tags |
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Get from Newark to Lancaster
The journey takes about 2 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Newark to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Newark to Lancaster start from $36. The average price for this train route is around $66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Newark to Lancaster?
The average train ride duration from Newark to Lancaster is 2h 47m, covering a distance of 121 miles (194 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Newark to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Newark to Lancaster?
The earliest train departs from Newark to Lancaster at 5:06am. And the latest train departs at 11:42pm.
What is the best train operator from Newark 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 Newark to Lancaster?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Newark to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 Newark to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveler 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 Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on Mar 17, 2026 with a price of $39To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $39 to $588 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2026-03-17.
