There are 6 ways to get from St. Petersburg to Erie by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 11 bus, line 300 bus, fly to Erie International Airport
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - Bbus
- Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westboundbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane TPA - ERI
7h 18m$92–457Bus
- Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus 100
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
32h 53m$204–340Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Tampa to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
37h 2m$435–978Drive 1,158 mi
- Drive from St. Petersburg to Eriecar 1,158 mi
19h 45m$212–306Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane TPA - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
9h 28m$171–273Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane TPA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
10h 9m$189–631
St. Petersburg to Erie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Petersburg to Erie is to fly and train which costs $170 - $280 and takes 9h 28m.
The fastest way to get from St. Petersburg to Erie is to line 11 bus and line 300 bus and fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Petersburg to Erie. However, there are services departing from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive and arriving at Erie via Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Petersburg to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Tampa and arriving at Erie Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 2m.
The distance between St. Petersburg and Erie is 1023 miles. The road distance is 1164.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 32h 53m and costs $200 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from St. Petersburg to Erie, including transfers.
St. Petersburg to Erie bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, depart from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive station.
St. Petersburg to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tampa station.
The best way to get from St. Petersburg to Erie is to bus which takes 32h 53m and costs $200 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 37h 2m.
What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Erie via Marion Transit Parking Lot, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 32h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St. Petersburg to Erie Station via Tampa and Cleveland Amtrak in around 37h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Tampa to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 727-540-1900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
Bus from Grand Central Station - A to Psta 34Th St Complex - Shelter - B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - D to TPA RENTAL CAR FACILITY westbound
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
St. Petersburg to Erie bus services, operated by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, arrive at Marion Transit Parking Lot station.
St. Petersburg to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Petersburg to Erie is 1165 miles. It takes approximately 19h 45m to drive from St. Petersburg to Erie.
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