There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Watertown by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Watertownbus Adt A113 / ...
6h 16m$103–212Drive 282.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Watertowncar 282.7 mi
5h 48m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Watertownbus
6h 58m$65–191
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Watertown is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Watertown is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Watertown via Buffalo and Syracuse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
The distance between Erie and Watertown is 305 miles. The road distance is 284.4 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Watertown without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Erie to Watertown, including transfers.
Erie to Watertown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Watertown bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Watertown is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Erie to Watertown.
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What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Watertown, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Watertown via Buffalo, Syracuse, and Watertown in around 6h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Syracuse to Watertown
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Syracuse to Watertown
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Syracuse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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