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

The average train ticket price from New York City to Lancaster is R 1 149. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Lancaster 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 New York City to Lancaster?

A train trip between New York City and Lancaster is around 2h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 210 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between New York City and Lancaster?

The number of trains from New York City to Lancaster can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Lancaster by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New York City to Lancaster?

When taking the train from New York City to Lancaster, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train New York City to Lancaster from R 563 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	9h 13m	08:36	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
	Train	14:11	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 39m	16:50	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	12:54	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 3m	15:57	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	14:44	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 13m	17:57	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	16:03	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 46m	18:49	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	17:10	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 43m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 46m	09:46	Lancaster, PA	CheapestFastest
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
Train	13:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 51m	15:56	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	15:13	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	18:07	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	17:17	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 50m	20:07	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	19:53	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	22:46	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:13	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 54m	18:07	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 46m	09:46	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 44m	09:46	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 44m	09:46	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	09:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 3m	12:08	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Train	09:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 3m	12:08	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 17 November
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	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 18 November
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	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 19 November
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	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 20 November
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	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Lancaster on 21 November
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	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:27	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 37m	10:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 58m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	17:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	2h 53m	19:53	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:53 PM EST.

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 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 567, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

3h 35mAverage duration

212 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 567 - R 1 017	Average duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 604 - R 6 970	Average duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5583 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 R 604

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 on the trip New York City - Lancaster, PA, US

How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to Lancaster cost?
The average train ticket price from New York City to Lancaster is R 1 149. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Lancaster 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 New York City to Lancaster?
A train trip between New York City and Lancaster is around 2h 53m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 39m. This is the time it takes to travel the 210 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between New York City and Lancaster?
The number of trains from New York City to Lancaster can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 17. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Lancaster by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from New York City to Lancaster?
When taking the train from New York City to Lancaster, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/11

R 1 090

13/11

R 2 162

Today

R 897

15/11

R 1 406

16/11

R 1 406

17/11

R 897

18/11

R 897

19/11

R 897

The cheapest trip from New York City to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on 14 Nov 2025 with a price of R 897

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 R 897 to R 10 386 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 R 897, which is on 2025-11-17.