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How to get fromCalifornia to Erieby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from California to Erie by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeLAX - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
    9h 30m
    $176–526

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2d 5h
    $263–1,617

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
    2d 10h
    $268–588

  4. Drive 2,440.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Eriecar2,440.8 mi
    38h 29m
    $446–644

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSFO - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
    9h 51m
    $215–916

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)planeLAX - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
    10h 10m
    $383–1,638

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)planeLAX - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
    12h 9m
    $180–513

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Detroit, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Detroit (DTW)planeSAN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain
    13h 50m

California to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$263Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Erie via St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 2d 10h.

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