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

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Painesville is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erie to Painesville is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Erie and Painesville?

No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Painesville. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at W. Washington St. & Liberty St. via West Park Station Stop #4, Rockwell Ave. & W. Mall Dr. and Lakeland Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Erie to Painesville?

The distance between Erie and Painesville is 130 miles. The road distance is 72 miles.

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

The best way to get from Erie to Painesville without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 4h 22m and costs $30 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Erie to Painesville, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erie to Painesville bus from?

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

Where does the Erie to Painesville bus arrive?

Erie to Painesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Erie to Painesville?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Painesville is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Erie to Painesville.

Where can I stay near Painesville?

There are 46+ hotels available in Painesville.

Erie to Painesville - 3 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Painesville by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
2. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center to Sr-20 Mentor Ave. & Jefferson St.bus 1 / ...
4h 22m
$33–70
Drive 71.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Erie to Painesvillecar 71.6 mi
1h 23m
$14–19
Bus, line 22 bus, line 11 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from West Park Station Stop #4 to Rockwell Av & E 3Rd Stbus 22
3. Take the bus from Rockwell Ave. & W. Mall Dr. to Lakeland Transit Centerbus 11
4. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center to W. Washington St. & Liberty St.bus 1 / ...
5h 38m
$26–46

Erie to Painesville by train, foot, and bus

10Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Painesville, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Erie to W. Washington St. & Liberty St. via Cleveland Bus Station, Brookpark Station, West Park Station, West Park Station Stop #4, Rockwell Av & E 3Rd St, Rockwell Ave. & W. Mall Dr., and Lakeland Transit Center in around 5h 38m.

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