There are 3 ways to get from Erie to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationGreyhound US0440s
3h 30m$26–50Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Pittsburgh127.5 mi
2h 9m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland AmtrakLake Shore Limited
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationFloridian
5h 48m$46–124
Erie to Pittsburgh by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Pittsburgh is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Pittsburgh is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $23 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Erie and arriving at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Pittsburgh station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Erie and Pittsburgh is 137 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Pittsburgh without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $26 - $50.
The bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
Erie to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Pittsburgh is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station once daily. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak in around 5h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- 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
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Pittsburgh bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Erie to Pittsburgh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Pittsburgh is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Erie to Pittsburgh.
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