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

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Erie is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Erie is to drive which takes 6h 12m and costs $55 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Erie via Harrisburg Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Lancaster and Erie?

No, there is no direct train from Lancaster station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie Station via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Erie?

The distance between Lancaster and Erie is 381 miles. The road distance is 303.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancaster to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 11h 24m and costs $55 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Lancaster to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Erie bus from?

Lancaster to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Erie train from?

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

Train or bus from Lancaster to Erie?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Erie is to bus which takes 11h 24m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 14h 21m.

Where does the Lancaster to Erie bus arrive?

Lancaster to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Erie train arrive?

Lancaster to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Erie is 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Lancaster to Erie.

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

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Where can I stay near Erie?

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Lancaster to Erie - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Erie by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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best
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0430 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
11h 24m
$57–116
Drive 302.1 mi
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1. Drive from Lancaster to Eriecar 302.1 mi
6h 12m
$56–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
12h 21m
$106–217
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
14h 21m
$160–332

Lancaster to Erie by bus and train

7Weekly Services

11h 24mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 378.3 mi
Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Queen St. Station to Erie via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Harrisburg, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W. Walnut & N. Mary St. to Erie Station via AMTRAK ETown, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, and Cleveland Amtrak in around 14h 21m.

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