There are 5 ways to get from Lima to Erie by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0110
- Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 12m$72–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus Route E
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PAbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
8h 40m$37–84Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
7h 5m$44–86Drive 250.7 mi
- Drive from Lima to Eriecar 250.7 mi
4h 44m$46–67Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane FWA - ERI
8h 45m$98–430
Lima to Erie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lima to Erie is to bus via Brook Park which costs $40 - $90 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lima to Erie is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lima station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima and arriving at Erie via Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Lima and Erie is 280 miles. The road distance is 252.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lima to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 12m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Lima to Erie, including transfers.
Lima to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima.
Lima to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lima to Erie is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Lima to Erie.
Book your Lima to Erie bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Lima, Allen County, OH, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Erie via Toledo Bus Stop and Cleveland Bus Station in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go bus
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- Go bus
- Book at
- Go bus booking
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