There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Erie by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norfolk International Airport to Erie International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORF - ERI
6h 22m$102–452Fly Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Erie International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane PHF - ERI
11h 12m$81–416Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
17h 19m$84–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
18h 10m$145–341Drive 510.1 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Eriecar 510.1 mi
9h 43m$94–135Fly Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORF - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 36m$123–581Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
19h 41m$184–434
Norfolk to Erie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Erie is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 17h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $100 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Erie. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Erie via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Erie Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.
The distance between Norfolk and Erie is 434 miles. The road distance is 513.1 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 17h 19m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Norfolk to Erie, including transfers.
Norfolk to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 17h 19m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $440 and takes 19h 41m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines, Breeze Airways, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Erie International Airport (ERI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Erie via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 17h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Erie International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Norfolk to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Erie is 513 miles. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Norfolk to Erie.
Book your Norfolk to Erie train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Norfolk to Erie bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 66+ hotels available in Erie.




