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

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

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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
    7h 27m
    $89–464

  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
    18h 42m
    $252–552

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    19h
    $103–246

  4. Drive 850.2 mi

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

  5. 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 1m
    $147–757

  6. 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 36m
    $583–1,070

  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 17m
    $522–1,042

  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 56m
    $216–438

Minneapolis to Erie by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Erie Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 42m.

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