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

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There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Columbia by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0440s
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    10h 41m
    $135–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0440s
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    13h
    $54–111

  3. Drive 294.8 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Columbiacar car 294.8 mi
    6h 12m
    $54–78

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BUF - PHL
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $169–717

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 59m
    $185–387

Erie to Columbia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Erie to 4th & Cherry St. via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, AMTRAK ETown, W. Chestnut & Water St., and W. Orange & N. Market St. in around 13h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Columbia via Cleveland Amtrak, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Elizabethtown Amtrak Station in around 12h 59m.

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