There are 5 ways to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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 Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
9h 29m$50–102Train, bus
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
11h 11m$96–202Drive 272.9 mi
- Drive from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Eriecar 272.9 mi
5h 45m$50–72Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Middletown to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
8h 25m$137–769Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
13h 13m$145–317
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg International Airport and arriving at Erie via Harrisburg Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Erie Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
The distance between Harrisburg Airport (MDT) and Erie is 351 miles. The road distance is 274.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie, including transfers.
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie is to bus which takes 9h 29m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $320 and takes 13h 13m.
What companies run services between Harrisburg Airport (MDT), USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harrisburg International Airport to Erie via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 9h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harrisburg International Airport to Erie Station via S 2nd St & Chestnut St NB, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Cleveland Amtrak in around 13h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Middletown to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Harrisburg Airport (MDT) to Erie.
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