There are 5 ways to get from Lawrence to Erie by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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.
Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
best- Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Erie International Airport (ERI)MHK - ERI
7h 21m$108–485Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
19h 36m$147–378Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
23h 5m$152–367Drive 926.6 mi
- Drive from Lawrence to Erie926.6 mi
15h 37m$170–245Bus to Kansas City, fly
- Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Erie International Airport (ERI)MCI - ERI
9h 27m$121–620
Lawrence to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Erie is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Erie is to drive and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs $100 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Lawrence to Erie. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Bus Stop and arriving at Erie via St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Lawrence Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.
The distance between Lawrence and Erie is 990 miles. The road distance is 932 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Erie without a car is to train which takes 19h 36m and costs $140 - $380.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Lawrence to Erie, including transfers.
Lawrence to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lawrence Bus Stop station.
Lawrence to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lawrence Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Erie is to train which takes 19h 36m and costs $140 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $370 and takes 23h 5m.
What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 19h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Erie via St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 23h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Kansas City to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- 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 Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lawrence to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Lawrence. It is currently 11:00 AM in Lawrence and 12:00 PM in Erie.
Lawrence to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Erie is 932 miles. It takes approximately 15h 37m to drive from Lawrence to Erie.
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