There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Lancaster County by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
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 Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
12h 29m$71–162Drive 304.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Lancaster Countycar 304.1 mi
6h 19m$56–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0440s
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain Pennsylvanian
13h 31m$80–448Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Lancaster (LNS)plane PIT - LNS
7h 49m$231–658Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 49m$94–527
Erie to Lancaster County by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Lancaster County is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Lancaster County is to drive which takes 6h 19m and costs $55 - $80.
The distance between Erie and Lancaster County is 381 miles. The road distance is 305.9 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Lancaster County without a car is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Erie to Lancaster County, including transfers.
The best way to get from Erie to Lancaster County is to bus which takes 12h 29m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $550 and takes 15h 49m.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Lancaster County is 306 miles. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Erie to Lancaster County.
There are 217+ hotels available in Lancaster County.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Lancaster County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Rt. 23 & Hornig Rd. via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, AMTRAK ETown, W. Chestnut & Water St., and W. Chestnut & N. Queen, Lancaster, PA 17 in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Rt. 23 & Hornig Rd. via Cleveland Amtrak, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Elizabethtown Amtrak Station, AMTRAK ETown, W. Chestnut & Water St., and W. Chestnut & N. Queen, Lancaster, PA 17 in around 15h 49m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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