There are 8 ways to get from Germantown to Erie by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or subway
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 SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Stationbus 515
- Take the bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
11h 35m$56–111Train, bus
- Take the train from GERMANTOWN MARC wb to Martinsburg W Va Marctrain
- Take the train from Martinsburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
12h 45m$94–206Drive 312.3 mi
- Drive from Germantown to Eriecar 312.3 mi
6h 28m$57–83Fly 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 11m$153–918Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
14h 15m$162–351Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IAD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 44m$97–567Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from SHADY GROVE & station to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BWI - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
8h 13m$110–663Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane IAD - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
9h 42m$148–1,155
Germantown to Erie by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germantown to Erie is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Germantown to Erie is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Germantown to Erie. However, there are services departing from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B and arriving at Erie via SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Germantown to Erie station. However, there are services departing from GERMANTOWN MARC eb and arriving at Erie Station via Rockville Amtrak and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
The distance between Germantown and Erie is 365 miles. The road distance is 314.1 miles.
The best way to get from Germantown to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Germantown to Erie, including transfers.
Germantown to Erie bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from SHADY GROVE & station.
Germantown to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Germantown to Erie is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $360 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Germantown Transit Center & Bay B to Erie via Shady Grove Station & Bay E, SHADY GROVE & station, Frederick Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from GERMANTOWN MARC eb to Erie Station via Rockville Amtrak and Cleveland Amtrak in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from GERMANTOWN MARC wb to Martinsburg W Va Marc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinsburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to Frederick Marc Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
Bus from SHADY GROVE & station to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Frederick Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Germantown to Erie bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Frederick Marc Station.
Germantown to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germantown to Erie is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Germantown to Erie.
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