There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to Erie by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi
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Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane IAD - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 36m$122–618Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0164 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
12h 27m$53–114Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
15h$139–326Drive 340.9 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Eriecar 340.9 mi
6h 59m$63–90Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IAD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
6h 59m$86–498Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 4m$121–759Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane IAD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
8h 48m$113–1,245Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Bradford Regional Airport, taxi, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Bradford Regional Airport (BFD)plane IAD - BFD
- Take the taxi from Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) to Salamancataxi
- Take the bus from Salamanca to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
9h 35m$144–476Train, bus
- Take the train from Alexandria to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
15h 14m$101–222
Fairfax to Erie by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Erie is to bus which costs $50 - $120 and takes 12h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Erie is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Erie. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Erie via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Erie Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
The distance between Fairfax and Erie is 423 miles. The road distance is 342.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 12h 27m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Fairfax to Erie, including transfers.
Fairfax to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Erie is to bus which takes 12h 27m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $330 and takes 15h.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Erie via Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw, H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Erie Station via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Cleveland Amtrak in around 15h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $9–11
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Fairfax to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Erie is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Fairfax to Erie.
There are 68+ hotels available in Erie.





