Trains from Lancaster, PA to Philadelphia, PA

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Lancaster - Lancaster, PA
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Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
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9:00AM
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Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
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Lancaster - Lancaster, PA
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Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
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Philadelphia - 30th Street Station
Train Lancaster to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Train Lancaster to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23
Average train trip duration1h 10m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure5:35 AM
Distance61 miles (97 km)
Latest train departure10:20 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

Amtrak Lancaster Philadelphia recent customer reviews

The ride was enjoyable. I left my phone on the train but some official on the train quickly recovered it and turned it in to lost and found. I was so thankful.

Doreen S.April 4, 2024
US train company: Brightline

Lancaster to Philadelphia Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains12
Earliest and Latest Train Departures5:35AM - 10:20PM
Minimum Price$18
Average Ticket Price$23
Minimum Trip Duration1h3m
Average Train Trip Duration1h10m
Distance61 miles (97 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lancaster - Philadelphia

The average train ticket price from Lancaster to Philadelphia is $23. The best way to find train tickets from Lancaster to Philadelphia 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!

A train trip between Lancaster and Philadelphia is around 1h 10m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 61 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Lancaster to Philadelphia can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Lancaster to Philadelphia by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Lancaster to Philadelphia, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Once in Philadelphia, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Eastern State Penitentiary, Liberty Bell, Citizens Bank Park, Please Touch Museum, National Museum of Jewish History.

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

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The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Philadelphia was searched and found on Apr 20, 2024 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $21 for a train ticket from Lancaster to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2024-04-20.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Philadelphia you take, 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 Philadelphia, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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

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.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Philadelphia to Lancaster

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