There are 3 ways to get from Elyria to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elyria Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2h 16m$35–80Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
3h 35m$20–40Drive 127.6 mi
- Drive from Elyria to Eriecar 127.6 mi
2h 24m$24–34
Elyria to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elyria to Erie is to bus which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Elyria to Erie is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $35 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Elyria to Erie. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Erie via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elyria Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Elyria and Erie is 120 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elyria to Erie without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $35 - $80.
The train from Elyria Station to Erie Station takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Elyria to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Elyria to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Elyria to Erie is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $40 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Elyria, OH, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Erie via Cleveland Bus Station in around 3h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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 Lorain County Transportation & CS to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Elyria to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Elyria to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elyria to Erie is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Elyria to Erie.
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