There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Erie International Airport
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane COU - ERI
9h 19m$159–489Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Erie, PAbus
19h 53m$131–279Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
17h 59m$271–552Drive 769.2 mi
- Drive from Jefferson City to Eriecar 769.2 mi
13h 20m$141–203Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane COU - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
8h 56m$227–854Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
21h 58m$153–300
Jefferson City to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Erie is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Erie is to fly and bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Erie. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Erie via St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Jefferson City station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Erie is 704 miles. The road distance is 773.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Erie without a car is to train which takes 17h 59m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Jefferson City to Erie, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Jefferson City station.
Jefferson City to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Erie is to fly which takes 9h 19m and costs $150 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $550 and takes 17h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 21h 58m.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 17h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Jefferson City to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Jefferson City. It is currently 7:18 PM in Jefferson City and 8:18 PM in Erie.
Jefferson City to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Erie is 774 miles. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Jefferson City to Erie.
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