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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane MSP - ERI
    6h 45m
    $94–494

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 3m
    $452–722

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    19h 40m
    $148–239

  4. Drive  850.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Eriecar car 850.2 mi
    14h 12m
    $156–225

  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MSP - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    6h 38m
    $855–1,085

  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MSP - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 20m
    $161–855

  7. Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MSP - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    9h 12m
    $137–642

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train
    20h 44m
    $316–528

Minneapolis to Erie by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Erie Station via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 3m.

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