What is the cheapest way to get from Erie to Port Clinton?

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Port Clinton is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erie to Port Clinton?

The fastest way to get from Erie to Port Clinton is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Erie to Port Clinton?

The distance between Erie and Port Clinton is 171 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.

How do I travel from Erie to Port Clinton without a car?

The best way to get from Erie to Port Clinton without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs $55 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Erie to Port Clinton?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Erie to Port Clinton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Erie to Port Clinton?

Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Port Clinton is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Erie to Port Clinton.

Where can I stay near Port Clinton?

There are 226+ hotels available in Port Clinton.

Erie to Port Clinton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Port Clinton by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, ferry, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Erie Amtrak Station to Sandusky Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
3h 13m
$55–127
Drive 176 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Erie to Port Clinton176 mi
3h 7m
$33–47
Bus, taxi, ferry
1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chester Av & E 13Th St to North Olmsted Industrial Pkwy Loop
3. Take the taxi from North Olmsted Industrial Pkwy Loop to Sandusky, OH
4. Take the ferry from Sandusky, OH to Put-in-Bay
5. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OH
7h 37m
$167–208
Train, taxi, ferry
1. Take the train from Erie Amtrak Station to Toledo
2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Sandusky, OH
3. Take the ferry from Sandusky, OH to Put-in-Bay
4. Take the ferry from Put-in-Bay to Port Clinton, OH
8h 29m
$173–274

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Port Clinton, OH, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Erie Amtrak Station to Sandusky Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–85 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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