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How to get fromJefferson City to Erieby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane COU - ERI
    6h 3m
    $154–499

  2. Drive  769.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Eriecar car 769.2 mi
    13h 20m
    $141–203

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 59m
    $214–534

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    18h 50m
    $143–379

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane COU - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    8h 6m
    $194–650

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    23h 43m
    $153–250

Jefferson City to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 699.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 59m.

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