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How to get fromIowa to Erieby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Erie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ALO - ERI
    9h 2m
    $81–384

  2. Fly from Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane MLI - ERI
    7h 7m
    $59–344

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 7m
    $154–330

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    17h 55m
    $105–220

  5. Drive 759.2 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Eriecar car 759.2 mi
    12h 44m
    $139–201

  6. Fly from Des Moines

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane DSM - ERI
    5h 26m
    $130–673

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Erie International Airport (ERI) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Erie International Airport (ERI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Erie, PA via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 17h 55m.

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