What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Erie?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Erie is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Erie?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Erie is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $110 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Erie. However, there are services departing from CATA Intermodal Downtown and arriving at Erie via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Lansing to Erie?

The distance between Lansing and Erie is 244 miles. The road distance is 320.4 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Erie without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Erie?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Lansing to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Erie bus from?

Lansing to Erie bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from CATA Intermodal Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Lansing to Erie?

The best way to get from Lansing to Erie is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Lansing to Erie bus arrive?

Lansing to Erie bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Erie is 320 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Lansing to Erie.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 60+ hotels available in Erie.

Lansing to Erie - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Erie by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane LAN - ERI
5h 50m
$117–670
Drive 318.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Eriecar 318.5 mi
5h 53m
$59–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus
10h 5m
$63–125
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
10h 12m
$98–203
Bus via Toledo
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
10h 45m
$68–173

Lansing to Erie by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 5mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 242.3 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Erie via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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