There are 5 ways to get from Put-in-Bay to Erie by ferry, taxi, train, bus, car ferry, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, taxi, train
best- Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OHferry
- Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Airport Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
5h 9m$209–301Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OHcarferry Put-in-Bay
- Drive from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Eriecar
3h 36m$39–60Ferry, taxi, bus
- Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OHferry
- Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to North Olmsted Industrial Pkwy Looptaxi
- Take the bus from North Olmsted Industrial Pkwy Loop to Chester Av & E 15Th Stbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
5h 46m$168–256Ferry, taxi, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OHferry
- Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Tri-C Westshoretaxi
- Take the bus from Tri-C Westshore to Rockwell Av & E 3Rd Stbus
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 13m$189–271Ferry, taxi, bus via Brook Park
- Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OHferry
- Take the taxi from Sandusky, OH to Tri-C Westshoretaxi
- Take the bus from Tri-C Westshore to Superior Av & W 3Rd Stbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
7h 3m$179–244
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Put-in-Bay to Erie is to car ferry and drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Put-in-Bay to Erie is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Put-in-Bay and Erie is 181 miles.
The best way to get from Put-in-Bay to Erie without a car is to ferry and taxi and train which takes 5h 9m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Put-in-Bay to Erie, including transfers.
There are 66+ hotels available in Erie.
What companies run services between Put-in-Bay, OH, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Put-in-Bay to Erie. However, you can take the ferry to Sandusky, OH, take the taxi to Airport Station, take the subway to Tower City Station Track 13, walk to Cleveland Amtrak, then take the train to Erie Station. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Sandusky, OH, take the taxi to North Olmsted Industrial Pkwy Loop, take the bus to Chester Av & E 15Th St, then take the bus to Erie, PA.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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
- +1 216-621-9500
- Website
- riderta.com
Bus from North Olmsted Industrial Pkwy Loop to Chester Av & E 15Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.riderta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.riderta.com/routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Tri-C Westshore to Rockwell Av & E 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.riderta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.riderta.com/routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Tri-C Westshore to Superior Av & W 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- http://www.riderta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.riderta.com/routes
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-245-1538
- [email protected]
- Website
- jet-express.com
Ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://jet-express.com
- Adult One-way
- $45–65
Ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://jet-express.com
- Adult One-way
- $45–65
Ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://jet-express.com
- Adult One-way
- $45–65
Ferry from Put-in-Bay to Sandusky, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://jet-express.com
- Adult One-way
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 419-285-2421
- [email protected]
- Website
- millerferry.com
Car ferry from Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- https://millerferry.com
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- $110–170
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
A Sandusky Taxi
- Phone
- +1 419-366-7918
The Squeaky Wheel Shuttle
- Phone
- +1 419-271-7100
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