There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Cortland by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Cortlandbus Adt N809 / ...
5h 44m$78–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Cortlandbus Adt N809 / ...
7h 5m$38–102Drive 239 mi
- Drive from Erie to Cortlandcar 239 mi
4h 56m$44–63
Erie to Cortland by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Cortland is to bus which costs $35 - $110 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Cortland is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Cortland. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Cortland via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Erie and Cortland is 270 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Cortland without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Erie to Cortland, including transfers.
Erie to Cortland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Cortland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Cortland is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Erie to Cortland.
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What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Cortland, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Cortland via Buffalo in around 7h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Saver
- $14–21
- Flexible
- $20–35
Bus from Buffalo to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $30–120
- Flexible
- $60–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Cortland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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