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How to get fromLouisville to Erieby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Louisville to Erie by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train via Toledo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain train
    12h 2m
    $154–289

  2. Drive  442.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Eriecar car 442.6 mi
    7h 30m
    $79–113

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train
    18h 8m
    $363–584

  4. Fly to Erie International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane SDF - ERI
    7h 31m
    $89–485

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain train
    12h 27m
    $173–284

  6. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    12h 55m
    $82–172

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Eriebus bus
    13h 59m
    $90–157

  8. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SDF - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $140–641

  9. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane SDF - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    8h 54m
    $141–806

  10. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane SDF - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    8h 41m
    $128–643

Louisville to Erie by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Erie via Indianapolis, Toledo Bus Stop, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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