There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Richmond by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
11h 49m$72–144Bus, train
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
16h 45m$141–309Drive 423.5 mi
- Drive from Erie to Richmondcar 423.5 mi
8h 8m$78–112Fly
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane ERI - RIC
7h 18m$92–462
Erie to Richmond by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Richmond is to bus which costs $70 - $150 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Richmond is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Richmond via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
The distance between Erie and Richmond is 488 miles. The road distance is 425.9 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Richmond without a car is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Erie to Richmond, including transfers.
Erie to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
The best way to get from Erie to Richmond is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $470 and takes 7h 18m.
Erie to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Richmond is 426 miles. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Erie to Richmond.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Richmond via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Washington Union Station in around 11h 49m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Erie International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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