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How to get fromErie to Californiaby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Erie to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    9h 27m
    $186–472

  2. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    9h 39m
    $180–733

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 5h
    $719–1,901

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $404–647

  5. Drive  2,440.7 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Los Angelescar car 2,440.7 mi
    38h 46m
    $446–644

  6. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PIT - LAX
    12h 10m
    $209–467

  7. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane YYZ - LAX
    13h 14m
    $196–856

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane YYZ - SAN
    13h 10m
    $441–998

  9. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane YYZ - SFO
    13h 34m
    $260–907

  10. Train, bus to Detroit, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    13h 31m
    $275–921

Erie to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,171.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and California, USA?

You can take a train from Erie Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Los Angeles Union Station via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, Columbus, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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