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
5h 57m$107–452Fly 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
10h 45m$81–406Bus
- 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 4m$88–167Train, 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$188–374Drive 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 24m$136–686Train (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$238–490
Norfolk to Erie by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Erie is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 17h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Erie is to fly which takes 5h 57m 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 4m.
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 4m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 57m 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 5h 57m and costs $100 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $170 and takes 17h 4m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $490 and takes 19h 41m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 times a day. 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 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Erie International Airport via Reagan Washington, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Erie International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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