Lancaster Central Market: A Culinary and Cultural Gem

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From Hershey, you can take the Rabbit Transit bus service. Board the Route 5 bus towards Harrisburg at the Hershey Medical Center stop. Stay on the bus for about 30 minutes until you reach the Lancaster Bus Station. From there, you can catch another bus or walk to the Lancaster Central Market at 23 N Market St, which is about a 10-minute walk. Head southeast on E King St towards N Market St, then turn left onto N Market St and you'll find the market on your left.

• Train

  Take Amtrak from the Harrisburg Station. First, get to the Harrisburg Train Station by taking the Rabbit Transit bus Route 5. Once at Harrisburg, board a train heading to Lancaster. The train ride takes approximately 30 minutes. Once you arrive at the Lancaster Station, the Lancaster Central Market is a short 15-minute walk. Exit the train station, head south on Water St, turn right onto E King St, and then turn left onto N Market St to reach the market.

• Rideshare

  You can use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft. Simply request a ride from your current location in Hershey to Lancaster Central Market. Enter the address '23 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603' as your destination. The ride will typically take around 30-40 minutes depending on traffic.

• Bicycle

  If you enjoy cycling, you can rent a bike in Hershey. Follow the bike lanes towards the east and head to the Conewago Recreation Trail. Continue on the trail until you reach the outskirts of Lancaster. From there, navigate to the city center, where you can follow the signs to N Market St. This ride will take approximately 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your speed.