There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain
6h 50m$89–280Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Eriecar 152.4 mi
2h 54m$32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Union Station Bus Terminalbus 16 / ...
- Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus FlixBus 2526
7h$37–53
Hamilton to Erie by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Erie is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Erie is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Erie. However, there are services departing from Hamilton GO Centre Bus and arriving at Erie via Toronto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Erie station. However, there are services departing from West Harbour GO and arriving at Erie Station via Aldershot, Niagara Falls Amtrak Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Hamilton and Erie is 179 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Erie without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $85 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Hamilton to Erie, including transfers.
Hamilton to Erie bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Hamilton GO Centre Bus station.
Hamilton to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Aldershot station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Erie is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $85 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Hamilton, ON, Canada and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from West Harbour GO to Erie Station via Aldershot, Canadian Border, Niagara Falls Amtrak Station, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Erie via Union Station Bus Terminal and Toronto in around 7h.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Aldershot to Canadian Border
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $9–50
- Business
- $40–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $10–55
- Economy Plus
- $11–65
- Phone
- +1 888 438 6646
- Website
- GO Transit
Bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Union Station Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- GO Transit
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Hamilton to Erie bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Union Station Bus Terminal.
Hamilton to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Canadian Border station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Erie is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Hamilton to Erie.
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