There are 5 ways to get from West Virginia to Erie by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Charleston to Clevelandbus Bsb 30
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
8h 56m$81–153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charleston to Morgantown Mt Linebus
- Take the bus from Westover Terminal to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
11h$44–122Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
24h 4m$523–819Drive 327.5 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Eriecar 327.5 mi
5h 56m$60–87Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Columbus to Eriebus FlixBus 2526
9h 14m$55–118
West Virginia to Erie by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Virginia to Erie is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from West Virginia to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from West Virginia station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Charleston Bus Station and arriving at Erie via S Grant Ave & E Mound St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from West Virginia station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Charleston Station and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.
The distance between West Virginia and Erie is 386 miles. The road distance is 329.4 miles.
The best way to get from West Virginia to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 56m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from West Virginia to Erie, including transfers.
West Virginia to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charleston Bus Station.
West Virginia to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
The best way to get from West Virginia to Erie is to train which takes 24h 4m and costs $500 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between West Virginia, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Charleston Station to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 24h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charleston Bus Station to Erie via Columbus, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 9h 14m.
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
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston to Morgantown Mt Line
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charleston Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 304-291-7433
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
Bus from Westover Terminal to Pittsburgh Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–30
- Website
- Mountain Line Transit Authority
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Booking & Getting There
West Virginia to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus station.
West Virginia to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Virginia to Erie is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from West Virginia to Erie.
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