There are 3 ways to get from Rome to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Rome Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 54m$78–261Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Utica Bus Stop to Buffalobus Greyhound US0171
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
8h 45m$45–88Drive 272.7 mi
- Drive from Rome to Eriecar 272.7 mi
4h 57m$50–72
Rome to Erie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Erie is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Erie is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Erie. However, there are services departing from Rome W Liberty St and arriving at Erie via Utica Bus Stop and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Rome Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Rome and Erie is 274 miles. The road distance is 274.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rome to Erie without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $75 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Rome to Erie, including transfers.
Rome to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Utica Bus Stop station.
Rome to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rome Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rome to Erie is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $75 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Rome, Oneida County, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Rome Amtrak Station to Erie Station via Buffalo Depew Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome W Liberty St to Erie via Utica Bus Stop and Buffalo in around 8h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rome Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Rome Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–130
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $55–140
- Economy Plus
- $60–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Utica Bus Stop to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Rome to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Buffalo Depew Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Erie is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Rome to Erie.
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