How much does a train ticket cost from Boston to Lancaster?

The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Lancaster start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £142. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Boston to Lancaster?

The average train journey time from Boston to Lancaster is 8h 12m, covering a distance of 307 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 25m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Boston to Lancaster route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 30 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Lancaster?

The earliest train from Boston to Lancaster departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Train Boston to Lancaster from £51 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Boston to Lancaster on 14 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	11h 37m	06:22	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:20	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 35m	19:55	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	10:20	South Station (Train Terminal)	8h 30m	18:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 50m	19:55	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	10:20	South Station (Train Terminal)	8h 30m	18:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Lancaster on 15 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	09:20	South Station (Train Terminal)	8h 37m	17:57	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:20	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 35m	19:55	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 40m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:15	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 31m	14:46	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 40m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Lancaster on 16 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:29	Boston Route 128, MA	7h 17m	14:46	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:20	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 35m	19:55	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 40m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:15	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 31m	14:46	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 40m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Lancaster on 17 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	8h 36m	14:46	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:20	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 35m	19:55	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 40m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:15	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 31m	14:46	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 40m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Lancaster on 18 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:40	South Station (Train Terminal)	9h 6m	22:46	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:23	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 44m	20:07	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 45m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	11:40	South Station (Train Terminal)	8h 27m	20:07	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	06:05	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 45m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Lancaster on 19 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:45	South Station (Train Terminal)	11h 37m	06:22	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:23	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 44m	20:07	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	8h 29m	15:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	6h 57m	20:07	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	06:35	South Station (Train Terminal)	8h 29m	15:04	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Next departures from Boston to Lancaster on 20 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:12	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 45m	15:57	Lancaster, PA	Cheapest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	13:20	Boston Route 128, MA	6h 35m	19:55	Lancaster, PA	Fastest
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 40m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	07:15	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 31m	14:46	Lancaster, PA	No tags
	Train	06:10	South Station (Train Terminal)	7h 40m	13:50	Lancaster, PA	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:44 EDT.

Get from Boston to Lancaster

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 8 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30train per day

8h 12mAverage duration

307 milesDistance

45kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,787 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5787 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 £54

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US 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 Boston to Lancaster?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Lancaster start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £142. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Lancaster?
The average train journey time from Boston to Lancaster is 8h 12m, covering a distance of 307 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 25m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Lancaster route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 30 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Lancaster?
The earliest train from Boston to Lancaster departs at 05:00. And the latest train departs at 19:01.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/04

£263

13/04

£135

Today

£102

15/04

£102

16/04

£135

17/04

£214

18/04

£177

19/04

£174

The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Lancaster, PA, US was searched and found on 14 Apr 2026 with a price of £102

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

You can expect to pay from £102 to £367 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Lancaster, PA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £102, which is on 2026-04-15.