What is the cheapest way to get from Erie to Lancaster?

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Lancaster is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erie to Lancaster?

The fastest way to get from Erie to Lancaster is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Lancaster. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at W. Chestnut & Water St. via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and AMTRAK ETown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Erie and Lancaster?

No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Lancaster station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Elizabethtown Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from Erie to Lancaster?

The distance between Erie and Lancaster is 377 miles. The road distance is 303.9 miles.

How do I travel from Erie to Lancaster without a car?

The best way to get from Erie to Lancaster without a car is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Erie to Lancaster?

It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Erie to Lancaster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erie to Lancaster bus from?

Erie to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.

Where do I catch the Erie to Lancaster train from?

Erie to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.

Train or bus from Erie to Lancaster?

The best way to get from Erie to Lancaster is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Erie to Lancaster bus arrive?

Erie to Lancaster bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where does the Erie to Lancaster train arrive?

Erie to Lancaster train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Erie to Lancaster?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Lancaster is 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Erie to Lancaster.

How do I get a train ticket from Erie to Lancaster?

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

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1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
11h 52m
$56–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
12h 19m
$106–220
Drive 302.1 mi
1. Drive from Erie to Lancastercar 302.1 mi
6h 16m
$56–80
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 41m
$161–337

Erie to Lancaster by bus and train

7Weekly Services

11h 52mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375 mi
Duration: 11h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Erie to W. Chestnut & Water St. via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 11h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to W. Chestnut & Mary St. via Cleveland Amtrak, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, and AMTRAK ETown in around 14h 41m.

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