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

The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Erie is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Erie is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs $140 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Manhattan and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Erie. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Erie via Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Erie?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station and arriving at Erie Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Manhattan to Erie?

The distance between Manhattan and Erie is 526 miles. The road distance is 406 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manhattan to Erie without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $100 - $550.

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

The train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station takes 10h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Erie bus from?

Manhattan to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.

Where do I catch the Manhattan to Erie train from?

Manhattan to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Manhattan to Erie?

The best way to get from Manhattan to Erie is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Manhattan to Erie bus arrive?

Manhattan to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Buffalo station.

Where does the Manhattan to Erie train arrive?

Manhattan to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Erie Station.

Can I drive from Manhattan to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Erie is 406 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Manhattan to Erie.

How do I get a train ticket from Manhattan to Erie?

Book your Manhattan to Erie train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manhattan to Erie?

Book your Manhattan to Erie bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 74+ hotels available in Erie.

Manhattan to Erie - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Manhattan to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
10h 30m
$100–550
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BuffaloFlixBus N2686 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to ErieGreyhound US0170
11h 1m
$71–136
Drive 403.6 mi
1. Drive from Manhattan to Erie403.6 mi
7h 39m
$74–107
Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)LGA - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
6h 55m
$154–1,022
Fly Laguardia Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)LGA - CLE
2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
6h 43m
$142–450
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)JFK - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
7h 1m
$155–933
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)EWR - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
7h
$162–939
Fly Laguardia Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)LGA - PIT
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
8h 50m
$121–362

Manhattan to Erie by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 522.5 mi
Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–550 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Erie via Buffalo in around 11h 1m.

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