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

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

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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
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeCLE - LAX
    10h 10m
    $177–521

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLE - SFO
    9h 57m
    $166–660

  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
    $268–1,775

  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. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeBUF - LAX
    10h 39m
    $224–1,036

  7. 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
    $418–741

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

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeDTW - SAN
    13h 38m

  9. Bus, shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    3. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeYYZ - SAN
    13h 36m
    $355–1,447

  10. Bus, shuttle to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie, PA to Buffalo, NYbus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    3. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeYYZ - LAX
    14h 4m
    $264–756

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?

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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 9h.

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