There are 4 ways to get from Akron to Erie by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus 61
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 36m$55–85Drive 122.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Akron to Eriecar 122.9 mi
2h 15m$23–33Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
3h 40m$26–39Bus, train via Maple Heights
- Take the bus from S. Broadway St & E. Bowery St to Southgate Transit Centerbus 31 / ...
- Take the bus from Southgate Transit Center Stop #1 to Lakeside Ave & Convention Centerbus
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
5h 37m$54–84
Akron to Erie by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Akron to Erie is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Akron to Erie is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Akron to Erie. However, there are services departing from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron and arriving at Erie via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Akron and Erie is 131 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.
The best way to get from Akron to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 36m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Akron to Erie, including transfers.
Akron to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron station.
Akron to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akron to Erie is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Akron to Erie.
Book your Akron to Erie bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Akron, OH, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Erie via Cleveland Bus Station in around 3h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- yourmetrobus.org
Bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- yourmetrobus.org
Bus from S. Broadway St & E. Bowery St to Southgate Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- yourmetrobus.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Southgate Transit Center Stop #1 to Lakeside Ave & Convention Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Greater Cleveland Transit Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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