There are 6 ways to get from Louisiana to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane MSY - ERI
6h$134–635Fly from Shreveport
cheapest- Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane SHV - ERI
8h 59m$108–498Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
29h 18m$744–1,158Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
30h 50m$245–375Drive 1,143.8 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Eriecar 1,143.8 mi
18h 54m$209–302Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport
- Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane LFT - ERI
6h 16m$113–505
Louisiana to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Erie is to drive which costs $200 - $310 and takes 18h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Erie is to fly which takes 6h and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Erie. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Erie via Atlanta Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Louisiana to Erie station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.
The distance between Louisiana and Erie is 1020 miles. The road distance is 1150.5 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Erie without a car is to train which takes 29h 18m and costs $700 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Louisiana to Erie, including transfers.
Louisiana to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
Louisiana to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Erie is to fly which takes 6h and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 29h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 30h 50m.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Erie International Airport (ERI) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 29h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Shreveport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Shreveport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Erie International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Louisiana to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Louisiana. It is currently 1:00 PM in Louisiana and 2:00 PM in Erie.
Louisiana to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Erie is 1150 miles. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Louisiana to Erie.
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