The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA
Cheapest price
€77
Average price
€116
Fastest journey
3 h 53 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA will cost around €116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €77.
Of the 4 trains that leave Washington, DC for Lancaster, PA on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 6 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:35 PM4h50Washington, DC3:25 AMLancaster, PA€771One-way0 transfers
8:02 PM3h53Washington, DC11:55 PMLancaster, PA€1161One-way0 transfers
7:45 PM4h04Washington, DC11:49 PMLancaster, PA€1191One-way0 transfers
9:15 PM6h10Washington, DC3:25 AMLancaster, PA€1541One-way0 transfers
8:02 PM3h53Washington, DC11:55 PMLancaster, PA€1161One-way0 transfers
7:45 PM4h04Washington, DC11:49 PMLancaster, PA€1191One-way0 transfers
10:35 PM4h50Washington, DC3:25 AMLancaster, PA€771One-way0 transfers
9:15 PM6h10Washington, DC3:25 AMLancaster, PA€1541One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 142 km
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€70 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
170 Northeast Regional · 607 Keystone Service | 5:05 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h35 | 8:40 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
130 Northeast Regional · 641 Keystone Service | 6:30 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h34 | 10:04 AM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
56 Vermonter · 643 Keystone Service | 8:08 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h01 | 12:09 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
86 Northeast Regional · 43 Pennsylvanian | 8:50 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h00 | 1:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
174 Northeast Regional · 645 Keystone Service | 10:35 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h09 | 2:44 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
84 Northeast Regional · 645 Keystone Service | 11:06 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h38 | 2:44 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
134 Northeast Regional · 647 Keystone Service | 11:56 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h54 | 4:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
134 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service | 11:56 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h01 | 3:57 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
184 Northeast Regional · 647 Keystone Service | 1:20 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h30 | 4:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
94 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h49 | 6:49 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
94 Northeast Regional · 649 Keystone Service | 2:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h57 | 5:57 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
20 Crescent · 651 Keystone Service | 2:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h14 | 6:49 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
148 Northeast Regional · 651 Keystone Service | 2:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h54 | 6:49 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
176 Northeast Regional · 609 Keystone Service | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 24h27 | 3:57 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
176 Northeast Regional · 647 Keystone Service | 3:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 25h20 | 4:50 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
178 Northeast Regional · 653 Keystone Service | 3:54 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h59 | 7:53 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
2172 NextGen Acela+ 653 Keystone Service | 3:55 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 3h58 | 7:53 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
2122 Acela+ 655 Keystone Service | 4:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h37 | 9:27 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
138 Northeast Regional · 657 Keystone Service | 6:35 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 4h42 | 11:17 PM Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA
Trains from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 142 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 9:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Lancaster, PA from €30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lancaster, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Lancaster, PA
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
- The Hotel Lancaster
- Cork Factory Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has an enclosed waiting area.
- Bus: Red Rose Transit Authority (RRTA) services available
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