Trains tickets from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US

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TodayJul 27
from $75
TomorrowJul 28
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TueJul 29
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WedJul 30
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ThuJul 31
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FriAug 1
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SatAug 2
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SunAug 3
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Amtrak Acela + Amtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 28 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: EWR Airport - AirTrain P4
    Arrival time: July 28 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster, PA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Lancaster.

Bus
Average Price$93 - $93Average Duration8h 20m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$45 - $264Average Duration2h 33m
18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Newark to Lancaster

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 2 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
2h 33mAverage Duration
$45Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$54
Average train trip duration2h 33m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure6:19am
Distance123 miles (197 km)
Latest train departure8:47pm

Newark to Lancaster Train

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

Best price found
07/25
$32
07/26
$56
Today
$71
07/28
$48
07/29
$38
07/30
$32
07/31
$38
08/01
$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on Jul 25, 2025 with a price of $32

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

You can expect to pay from $32 to $585 for a train ticket from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-07-30.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Newark and Lancaster is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lancaster.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Lancaster, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Newark and Lancaster, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Newark to Lancaster.

Did you know?

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.

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

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Newark, NJ and Lancaster, PA, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $54 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $45. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Lancaster, PA, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US in about 2h 33m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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