There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Erie International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane MSP - ERI
6h 34m$94–504Fly Rochester to Erie International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane RST - ERI
6h 24m$73–429Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 42m$197–492Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
19h$104–231Drive 850.2 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Eriecar 850.2 mi
14h 12m$156–225Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane MSP - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 43m$578–1,060Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MSP - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 21m$150–803Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain
21h 53m$188–412
Minnesota to Erie by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Erie is to bus which costs $100 - $240 and takes 19h.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $70 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Erie, PA via Chicago and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Erie station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 42m.
The distance between Minnesota and Erie is 700 miles. The road distance is 855.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Erie without a car is to train which takes 18h 42m and costs $190 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Minnesota to Erie, including transfers.
Minnesota to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $500 and takes 18h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $240 and takes 19h.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 4:15 PM in Minnesota and 5:15 PM in Erie.
Minnesota to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Erie is 855 miles. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Minnesota to Erie.
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