There are 4 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Erie by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
10h 15m$70–134Drive 369.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Eriecar 369.5 mi
7h 19m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 10m$193–953Bus via Reading
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus
- Take the bus from Reading to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
13h$76–135
Pennsylvania to Erie by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Erie is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Erie is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Erie via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Erie station. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Erie Station via 30th Street Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Erie is 443 miles. The road distance is 371.7 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Pennsylvania to Erie, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Erie is to bus which takes 10h 15m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $1,000 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Erie via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Erie Station via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 13h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Reading to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Pennsylvania to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Erie is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Pennsylvania to Erie.
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