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

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

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  1. Fly Erie International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeERI - SAN
    10h 3m
    $224–957

  2. Fly Erie International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeERI - LAX
    10h 42m
    $133–566

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d 5h
    $268–1,776

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 9h
    $211–676

  5. Drive 2,441.5 mi

    1. Drive from Erie to Los Angelescar2,441.5 mi
    38h 28m
    $446–644

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

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeCLE - LAX
    10h 10m
    $177–521

  7. Fly Erie International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeERI - SNA
    14h 25m
    $198–808

  8. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planePIT - SAN
    11h 46m
    $578–791

Erie to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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