There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lake Erie by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane PHL - CLE
3h 43m$176–437Drive 343.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Buffalocar 343.6 mi
7h 10m$63–91Bus via Pittsburgh
- 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$67–110Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
11h 28m$133–343Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
4h 59m$95–634Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus FlixBus 2686 / ...
12h 58m$91–146
Philadelphia to Lake Erie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Erie is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Erie is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $170 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lake 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 Philadelphia station to Lake Erie. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lake Erie is 384 miles. The road distance is 345.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Erie without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 10h 15m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Philadelphia to Lake Erie, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Erie is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $170 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 15m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $350 and takes 11h 28m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lake Erie, OH, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Erie via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 10h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Lake Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Philadelphia to Lake Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lake Erie is 346 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Philadelphia to Lake Erie.
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