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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Penn Station | Lancaster, PA | Cheapest | |||||
| EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Lancaster, PA | Fastest | |||||
| EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Lancaster, PA | No tags | |||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Penn Station | Lancaster, PA | No tags | |||||
| EWR Airport - AirTrain P4 | Lancaster, PA | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 2 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just R 537, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US: Trip Overview
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Newark to Lancaster Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Newark, NJ - Lancaster, PA, US
How much does a cheap train ticket from Newark to Lancaster cost?
The average train ticket price from Newark to Lancaster is R 1 163. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Newark 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 Newark to Lancaster?
A train trip between Newark and Lancaster is around 2h 46m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 197 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Newark and Lancaster?
The number of trains from Newark to Lancaster can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Newark to Lancaster by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Newark to Lancaster?
When taking the train from Newark to Lancaster, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of R 836To 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 R 836 to R 10 418 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 R 836, which is on 2025-11-06.
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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 personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey 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 travelling more than 17,000 km.
What's the cheapest way to go from Newark, NJ to Lancaster, PA, US?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe 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 R 1 163 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 537. 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 46m – that's the fastest way to get there!
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