What is the cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Erie?

The cheapest way to get from Lafayette to Erie is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lafayette to Erie?

The fastest way to get from Lafayette to Erie is to bus and fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $100 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Lafayette and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Lafayette station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie, PA via Gary and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Lafayette and Erie?

No, there is no direct train from Lafayette station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Lafayette Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.

How far is it from Lafayette to Erie?

The distance between Lafayette and Erie is 516 miles. The road distance is 419.2 miles.

How do I travel from Lafayette to Erie without a car?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 12h and costs $55 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Lafayette to Erie?

It takes approximately 12h to get from Lafayette to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Erie bus from?

Lafayette to Erie bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Lafayette to Erie train from?

Lafayette to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Lafayette to Erie?

The best way to get from Lafayette to Erie is to bus which takes 12h and costs $55 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 13h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Lafayette to Erie bus arrive?

Lafayette to Erie bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.

Where does the Lafayette to Erie train arrive?

Lafayette to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lafayette to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Lafayette to Erie is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Lafayette to Erie.

How do I get a train ticket from Lafayette to Erie?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lafayette to Erie?

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Where can I stay near Erie?

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Lafayette to Erie - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Erie by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), shuttle, or bus

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1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
2. Take the bus from Gary to Clevelandbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
12h
$58–163
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 12m
$169–369
Drive 416.8 mi
1. Drive from Lafayette to Eriecar 416.8 mi
7h 29m
$77–110
Fly from Purdue University Airport
1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane LAF - ERI
7h 17m
$63–353
Bus via Brook Park
1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
12h 25m
$80–168
Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane IND - ERI
7h 53m
$97–485
Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
6h 18m
$108–393

Lafayette to Erie by bus

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Distance: 512.6 mi
Duration: 12h

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Erie, PA via Gary and Cleveland, OH in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 12m.

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