There are 3 ways to get from New York (State) to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 37m$293–453Drive 399.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Eriecar 399.9 mi
7h 35m$73–106Bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus FlixBus 2526
12h 36m$87–141
New York (State) to Erie by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Erie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Erie is to drive which takes 7h 35m and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Erie. However, there are services departing from Hudson St/Barrow St and arriving at Erie via New York Midtown and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Christopher St-Stonewall and arriving at Erie Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between New York (State) and Erie is 527 miles. The road distance is 402.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Erie without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $290 - $460.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from New York (State) to Erie, including transfers.
New York (State) to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
New York (State) to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Erie is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $290 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 12h 36m.
What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station once daily. Tickets cost $290–450 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hudson St/Barrow St to Erie via 8 Av/W 31 St, New York Midtown, and Buffalo in around 12h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New York (State) to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
New York (State) to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Erie is 402 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from New York (State) to Erie.
There are 68+ hotels available in Erie.






