There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Olean by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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 Buffalobus FlixBus 2526
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Oleanbus Fab530
4h 45m$34–78Drive 97.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Oleancar 97.6 mi
1h 49m$18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Oleanbus Fab530
6h 27m$75–137
Erie to Olean by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Olean is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Olean is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Olean. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Olean via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Erie and Olean is 177 miles. The road distance is 98.1 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Olean without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Erie to Olean, including transfers.
Erie to Olean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Olean bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Olean is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Erie to Olean.
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What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Olean, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Olean via Buffalo in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Buffalo to Olean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–70
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Buffalo to Olean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–70
- Website
- Fullington Tours
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Buffalo to Olean
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Buffalo to Olean
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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