There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Lorain by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2h 32m$39–103Drive 128.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Loraincar 128.1 mi
2h 25m$24–34Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
3h 36m$48–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Lorain is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Lorain is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Erie and Lorain is 129 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Lorain without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Erie to Lorain, including transfers.
The best way to get from Erie to Lorain is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 3h 36m.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Lorain is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Erie to Lorain.
There are 81+ hotels available in Lorain.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Lorain, OH, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Elyria Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–75 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Lorain via Cleveland Bus Station and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 3h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Erie Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $21–120
- Business Class
- $35–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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