How much does a train ticket from Lancaster to Boston cost?

The average train ticket price from Lancaster to Boston is $103. The best way to find train tickets from Lancaster to Boston is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Lancaster to Boston?

A train trip between Lancaster and Boston is around 8h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 7h 14m. This is the time it takes to travel the 316 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Lancaster and Boston?

The number of trains from Lancaster to Boston can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Lancaster to Boston by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Boston?

Once in Boston, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Freedom Trail, Boston Public Library, New England Aquarium, Boston Bruins at TD Garden, Duck Tour.

Trains from Lancaster (PA), US to Boston (MA), US | Amtrak

Compare 2 ways to go from Lancaster to Boston.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $75	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$65 - $495	Average Duration8h 25m	CO₂ emissions 45kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Lancaster to Boston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Boston. The journey takes about 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day

8h 25mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest ticket

45kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lancaster to Boston: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$103

Average train trip duration8h 25m

Number of daily trains16

Earliest train departure7:16am

Distance307 miles (494 km)

Latest train departure9:50pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,096 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5096 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $65.00

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Lancaster to Boston Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

05/02

$68

05/03

$101

Today

$98

05/05

$147

05/06

$61

05/07

$62

05/08

$68

05/09

$68

The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Boston was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $61

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Lancaster to Boston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $61 to $484 for a train ticket from Lancaster to Boston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-05-06.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Boston, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Lancaster and Boston, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Lancaster to Boston, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Trains tickets from Lancaster (PA), US to Boston (MA), US