There are 3 ways to get from Lorain to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elyria Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2h 32m$40–104Drive 128.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lorain to Eriecar 128.3 mi
2h 26m$24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
3h 21m$55–123
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorain to Erie is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lorain to Erie is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Lorain and Erie is 129 miles. The road distance is 129 miles.
The best way to get from Lorain to Erie without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Lorain to Erie, including transfers.
The best way to get from Lorain to Erie is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 3h 21m.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorain to Erie is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Lorain to Erie.
There are 60+ hotels available in Erie.
What companies run services between Lorain, OH, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elyria Station to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $15–75 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lorain to Erie, PA via Lorain County Transportation & CS, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 3h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elyria Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $21–120
- Business Class
- $35–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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