There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Mechanicsburg by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
9h 29m$56–94Drive 263.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Mechanicsburgcar 263.9 mi
5h 52m$47–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain Pennsylvanian
10h 59m$156–249Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain
13h 17m$258–412
Erie to Mechanicsburg by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Mechanicsburg is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Harrisburg via Cleveland Amtrak and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
The distance between Erie and Mechanicsburg is 346 miles. The road distance is 265.5 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Mechanicsburg without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Erie to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
Erie to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Mechanicsburg is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to E Main St & Arch St WB via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to E Main St & Arch St WB via Cleveland Amtrak, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 13h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Erie to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Mechanicsburg is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Erie to Mechanicsburg.
There are 169+ hotels available in Mechanicsburg.