There are 3 ways to get from Watertown to Erie by bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus Adt A112 / ...
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 22m$99–218Drive 285.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watertown to Eriecar 285.3 mi
5h 41m$53–76Bus
- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
7h 34m$70–179
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Erie is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to Erie. However, there are services departing from Watertown and arriving at Erie via Syracuse Bus Station and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Watertown and Erie is 305 miles. The road distance is 286.9 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 22m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Watertown to Erie, including transfers.
Watertown to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Watertown station.
Watertown to Erie bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Erie is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Watertown to Erie.
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What companies run services between Watertown, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Watertown to Erie via Watertown, Syracuse Bus Station, and Buffalo in around 7h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Saver
- $28–90
- Flexible
- $55–95
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
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