There are 4 ways to get from Lorain to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elyria Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2h 32m$60–109Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lorain to Eriecar 128.3 mi
2h 26m$24–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
3h 51m$43–68Bus via Cleveland
- Take the bus from Industrial Pkwy & Lorain Rd to Chester Av & E 15Th Stbus 55-55B-55C
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
4h 6m$55–99
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorain to Erie is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lorain to Erie is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorain to Erie. However, there are services departing from Lorain County Transportation & CS and arriving at Erie via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorain station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Elyria Station and arriving at Erie Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Lorain and Erie is 129 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Lorain to Erie without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Lorain to Erie, including transfers.
Lorain to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lorain County Transportation & CS station.
Lorain to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elyria Station.
The best way to get from Lorain to Erie is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $60 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $70 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Lorain, OH, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lorain to Erie via Lorain County Transportation & CS and Cleveland Bus Station in around 3h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 216-621-9500
- Website
- riderta.com
Bus from Industrial Pkwy & Lorain Rd to Chester Av & E 15Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.riderta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.riderta.com/routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lorain to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Lorain to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorain to Erie is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lorain to Erie.
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