There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Erie by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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.
Fly to Erie International Airport
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane TPA - ERI
5h 34m$84–424Bus
- 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
31h 45m$245–374Train, bus
- Take the train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
35h 11m$750–1,152Drive 1,136.1 mi
- Drive from Tampa to Eriecar 1,136.1 mi
19h 20m$195–281Fly 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
7h 40m$195–555
Tampa to Erie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Erie is to fly which costs $80 - $430 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Erie is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampa station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Tampa Bus Station and arriving at Erie via Atlanta Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.
The distance between Tampa and Erie is 1007 miles. The road distance is 1142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tampa to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 31h 45m and costs $240 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Tampa to Erie, including transfers.
Tampa to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Tampa Bus Station.
The best way to get from Tampa to Erie is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $380 and takes 31h 45m.
Tampa to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampa to Erie is 1143 miles. It takes approximately 19h 20m to drive from Tampa to Erie.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Breeze Airways and American Airlines fly from Tampa (TPA) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Erie via Atlanta Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 31h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tampa to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Tampa to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Tampa to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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