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

The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Erie is to bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Michigan to Erie is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $45 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at Erie via Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Michigan to Erie?

The distance between Michigan and Erie is 260 miles. The road distance is 268.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Michigan to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 52m and costs $60 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Michigan to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Michigan to Erie bus from?

Michigan to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.

Where does the Michigan to Erie bus arrive?

Michigan to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.

Can I drive from Michigan to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Michigan to Erie is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Michigan to Erie.

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

Book your Michigan to Erie bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 136+ hotels available in Erie.

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

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

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420 / ...
2. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 52m
$61–167
Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0170
5h 55m
$46–91
Drive 266.7 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Eriecar 266.7 mi
4h 42m
$49–71
Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DTW - CLE
2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
5h 58m
$231–545
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
6h 40m
$122–810

Michigan to Erie by bus and train

14Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Michigan to Erie.

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Distance: 258.7 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Erie via Cleveland Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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