How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Lancaster?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Lancaster start from £28. The average price for this train route is around £51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Lancaster?

The average train journey time from New York City to Lancaster is 2h 54m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Lancaster route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Lancaster?

The earliest train from New York City to Lancaster departs at 04:50. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Which is the best train operator from New York City 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 14 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Lancaster?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from New York City to Lancaster?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Lancaster?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train New York City to Lancaster from £25 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	20:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	23:17	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
	Train	17:10	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 43m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	16:03	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 44m	18:47	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	18:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 48m	21:23	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	08:38	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
	Train	09:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 39m	12:09	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 34m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	08:38	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
	Train	09:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 39m	12:09	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 34m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	09:51	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Train	17:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 50m	20:07	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
Train	09:09	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 59m	12:08	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 49m	09:51	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	09:51	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
Train	09:09	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 59m	12:08	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	19:53	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	22:46	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 49m	09:51	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	08:38	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
	Train	09:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 39m	12:09	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 34m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	08:38	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
	Train	09:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 39m	12:09	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 34m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	05:51	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	08:38	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
	Train	09:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 39m	12:09	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	07:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 47m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:30	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 34m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Lancaster

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 15mAverage duration

132 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£25 - £49	Average duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£28 - £306	Average duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,621 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5621 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £28

Amtrak New York City Lancaster recent customer reviews

Good journey only that we were a just minutes late

Inkosiinhle M.

2 January 2024

All Was great

Patience M.

14 December 2022

Very Satisfying

Marcelino R.

12 February 2022

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Lancaster, PA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Lancaster start from £28. The average price for this train route is around £51. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from New York City to Lancaster is 2h 54m, covering a distance of 131 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 16 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Lancaster?
The earliest train from New York City to Lancaster departs at 04:50. And the latest train departs at 23:23.
Which is the best train operator from New York City 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 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Lancaster?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from New York City to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from New York City to Lancaster?
According to Busbud traveller 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.

Best price found

01/12

£26

02/12

£38

Today

£40

04/12

£44

05/12

£44

06/12

£62

07/12

£75

08/12

£40

The cheapest trip from New York City to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £26

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

You can expect to pay from £26 to £458 for a train ticket from New York City to Lancaster, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £40, which is on 2025-12-08.