There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Ontario by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus FlixBus 2526
4h 40m$40–65Train
- Take the train from Erie Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain VIA Rail
6h 53m$112–350Drive 307.3 km
- Drive from Erie to Torontocar 307.3 km
3h 27m$56–81
Erie to Ontario by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Ontario is to bus which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Ontario is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erie and arriving at Toronto. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Ontario station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Toronto Union Station via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Erie and Ontario is 305 km. The road distance is 307.3 km.
The best way to get from Erie to Ontario without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $65.
The bus from Erie to Toronto takes 4h 40m including transfers and departs three times a week.
Erie to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Ontario is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $350 and takes 6h 53m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Ontario, Canada?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Erie to Toronto 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Toronto Union Station via Buffalo in around 6h 53m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Erie to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Ontario is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Erie to Ontario.
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