There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane GRR - ERI
4h 55m$85–466Drive 367.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Eriecar 367.8 mi
7h 6m$68–97Bus, train via Toledo
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain
13h 21m$99–239Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 2m$189–414Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Erie367.8 mi
7h 6mBus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 2m$194–384
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $80 - $470.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 2m.
The distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) and Erie is 288 miles. The road distance is 370 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie without a car is to bus and train via Toledo which takes 13h 21m and costs $95 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie, including transfers.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $420 and takes 16h 2m.
Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie is 370 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) to Erie.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids Airport (GRR), USA and Erie, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerald R Ford Airport to Erie Station via Kentwood Station - Woodland, Rapid Central Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Grand Rapids-GRR to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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