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How to get fromErie to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Erie to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Erie International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ERI - SAN
    10h 13m
    $174–707

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 5h
    $717–1,656

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $359–696

  4. Drive 2,440.7 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Los Angelescar car 2,440.7 mi
    38h 46m
    $446–644

  5. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    9h 10m
    $185–462

  6. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    9h 39m
    $229–393

  7. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PIT - SAN
    11h 27m
    $191–791

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BUF - LAX
    11h 23m
    $245–475

Erie to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,133 mi
  • Duration: 10h 13m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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