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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lake Erieby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lake Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane PHL - CLE
    3h 39m
    $176–436

  2. Bus via Scranton (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Scranton Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0340s
    2. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Buffalobus bus Greyhound US0205 / ...
    13h 23m
    $60–118

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    11h 28m
    $136–301

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    11h 53m
    $70–135

  5. Drive 343.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Buffalocar car 343.6 mi
    7h 10m
    $63–91

  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 40 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PHL - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Ellicott Street & MTC Static to Niagara Street & Delavan Avenuebus bus
    5h 25m
    $102–635

Philadelphia to Lake Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lake Erie, OH, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Ontario St & Rockwell Av via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and E 6Th St & Lakeside Av in around 11h 28m.

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