There are 9 ways to get from Virginia to Erie by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DCA - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
5h 54m$529–1,160Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane IAD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
6h 48m$81–479Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
15h 45m$84–143Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
20h 10m$154–334Drive 524.5 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Eriecar 524.5 mi
9h 55m$96–139Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DCA - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
6h 28m$116–778Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane DCA - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
8h 5m$1,023–1,737Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane BWI - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 35m$93–587Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
21h 41m$189–439
Virginia to Erie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Erie is to bus which costs $80 - $150 and takes 15h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Erie is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Erie. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Erie via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Erie Station via Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
The distance between Virginia and Erie is 421 miles. The road distance is 527.5 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Virginia to Erie, including transfers.
Virginia to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Erie is to bus which takes 15h 45m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $440 and takes 21h 41m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Erie via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 15h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific & 25Th1/2 to Erie Station via Newtown Rd Station, Newtown Road Station, Harbor Park Station, Norfolk, Petersburg Amtrak Station, and Cleveland Amtrak in around 21h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Erie is 528 miles. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Virginia to Erie.
Book your Virginia to Erie bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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