There are 8 ways to get from Union City to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 30m$130–300Drive 398.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union City to Eriecar 398.3 mi
7h 29m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Buffalobus Adt N816 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
10h 45m$75–297Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane EWR - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 22m$217–934Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane EWR - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
6h 50m$104–522Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane JFK - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
6h 57m$93–484Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 18m$110–637Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane EWR - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
8h 44m$541–1,061
Union City to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union City to Erie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Union City to Erie is to fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs $210 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Union City to Erie. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Erie via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Union City and Erie is 526 miles. The road distance is 400.7 miles.
The best way to get from Union City to Erie without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $130 - $300.
The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station takes 10h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Union City to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from New York station.
Union City to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Union City to Erie is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $300 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station once daily. Tickets cost $130–300 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to Erie via Buffalo in around 10h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–470
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Union City to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Buffalo station.
Union City to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Erie is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Union City to Erie.
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