There are 4 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Erie by bus (Greyhound), 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 (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
12h 3m$69–113Drive 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$153–903Bus 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 10m$70–113
Pennsylvania to Erie by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 to Erie. However, there are services departing from JFK Blvd & 15th St and arriving at Erie via King of Prussia Park & Ride and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
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 447 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 12h 3m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Pennsylvania to Erie, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus 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 12h 3m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $950 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from JFK Blvd & 15th St to Erie via South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd, King of Prussia Park & Ride, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 12h 3m. 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
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Pennsylvania to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Reading 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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