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How to get fromNew Orleans to Erieby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane MSY - ERI
    7h 43m
    $134–654

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    29h 18m
    $744–1,158

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    30h 50m
    $245–376

  4. Drive  1,143.8 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Eriecar car 1,143.8 mi
    18h 54m
    $209–302

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Erie International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane GPT - ERI
    8h 42m
    $148–547

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane MSY - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    9h
    $205–885

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MSY - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    9h 59m
    $167–792

New Orleans to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$744Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,026.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, 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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 29h 18m.

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