There are 3 ways to get from Hamilton to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 8m$56–225Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Eriecar 152.4 mi
2h 55m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminalbus 12
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 17m$53–90
Hamilton to Erie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Erie is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Erie is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Erie. However, there are services departing from King at James and arriving at Erie via Burlington GO Bus, Niagara Falls and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
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 and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
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 7h 8m and costs $55 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Hamilton to Erie, including transfers.
Hamilton to Erie bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Burlington GO Bus station.
Hamilton to Erie train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Aldershot station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Erie is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs $55 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $90 and takes 7h 17m.
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 GO, Aldershot, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King at James to Erie via Fairview at Burlington GO, Burlington GO Bus, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Aldershot to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–160
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $22–75
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $65–160
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $27–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Burlington GO Bus to Niagara Falls Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $10–12
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $10–14
- Flexible
- $12–30
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $17–24
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Erie bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Niagara Falls Bus Terminal station.
Hamilton to Erie train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Erie is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Hamilton to Erie.
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