The cheapest and fastest trains from Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
4 h 2 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
142 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Of the 4 trains that leave Lancaster, PA for Washington, DC every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 142 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 7 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.








Live departures
Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
660 Keystone Service+ 2205 Acela | 12:56 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h00 | 16:56 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
660 Keystone Service · 153 Northeast Regional | 12:56 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 3h34 | 16:30 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
660 Keystone Service · 155 Northeast Regional | 12:56 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h41 | 17:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
662 Keystone Service · 155 Northeast Regional | 14:05 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 3h32 | 17:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
664 Keystone Service · 195 Northeast Regional | 14:55 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h30 | 19:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
666 Keystone Service · 19 Crescent | 16:55 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 5h52 | 22:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
666 Keystone Service · 99 Northeast Regional | 16:55 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h46 | 21:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
666 Keystone Service · 147 Northeast Regional | 16:55 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h17 | 21:12 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 87 Northeast Regional | 18:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h43 | 23:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 97 Silver Meteor | 18:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h35 | 23:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 161 Northeast Regional | 18:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 3h44 | 22:29 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
42 Pennsylvanian · 19 Crescent | 18:45 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h02 | 22:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
670 Keystone Service · 163 Northeast Regional | 19:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 4h52 | 00:32 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
672 Keystone Service · 135 Northeast Regional | 22:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 3h57 | 02:37 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
674 Keystone Service · 165 Northeast Regional | 00:40 Lancaster Station, Lancaster, PA | 3h56 | 04:36 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC
Trains from Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 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 24m.
Distance 142 km |
Average train duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela from Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Amtrak Acela trains will get you between Lancaster, PA and Washington, DC from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lancaster, PA to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lancaster, PA and Washington, DC
- 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
- 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
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