There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Boston by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus FlixBus 2526
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Bostonbus Greyhound US0171
12h 50m$95–154Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 8m$320–500Drive 541.5 mi
- Drive from Erie to Bostoncar 541.5 mi
9h 32m$99–143Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain
10h 37m$213–738
Erie to Boston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Boston is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Boston is to drive which takes 9h 32m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Boston. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Boston via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Erie and Boston is 563 miles. The road distance is 544.7 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from Erie to Boston, including transfers.
Erie to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Boston is to bus which takes 12h 50m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $500 and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Boston via Buffalo in around 12h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $320–500 and the journey takes 13h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Buffalo to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Erie to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Boston is 545 miles. It takes approximately 9h 32m to drive from Erie to Boston.
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