There are 4 ways to get from New York (State) to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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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$173–353Drive 399.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Eriecar 399.9 mi
7h 35m$73–106Bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
11h 52m$77–311Bus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus N2686 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
12h 25m$87–155
New York (State) to Erie by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 New York and arriving at Erie via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
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 $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from New York (State) to Erie, including transfers.
New York (State) to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York 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 $170 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $75 - $320 and takes 11h 52m.
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 $170–350 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Erie via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Buffalo in around 11h 52m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from New York to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $60–260
- Flexible
- $110–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
New York (State) to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, 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.
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