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How to get fromErie to Lake Ontarioby bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Lake Ontario by bus, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, shuttle

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    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Portage Road & Cedar Avenuebus bus 40 / ...
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Oakwood Cemetery to Old Fort Niagarashuttle bus
    3h 55m
    $23–41

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train VIA Rail
    6h 47m
    $84–328

  3. Drive 306.2 km

    1. Drive from Erie to Toronto Union Stationcar car 306.2 km
    3h 28m
    $61–88

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus Adt N810b / ...
    5h 21m
    $45–87

Erie to Lake Ontario by train and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Lake Ontario, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Erie Station to Queens Quay/Ferry Docks Station via Buffalo, Toronto (Union Station), and Union Station Streetcar Platform in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie, PA to Queens Quay West at Bay St East Side via Buffalo, Toronto, and Bay St at Harbour St South Side - Ferry Docks Terminal in around 5h 21m.

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