There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Erie by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane RIC - ERI
6h 22m$137–525Drive 436 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Eriecar 436 mi
8h 34m$80–115Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
13h 16m$112–197Train, bus
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
16h 12m$191–370
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Erie International Airport (ERI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Erie is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Erie. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Erie via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Chester and Erie is 376 miles. The road distance is 438.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 13h 16m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Chester to Erie, including transfers.
Chester to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Chester to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 13h 16m.
Chester to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Erie is 439 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Chester to Erie.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Erie via Richmond, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Erie International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Erie International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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