There are 7 ways to get from Ontario to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ONT - ERI
8h 29m$180–748Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane LAX - ERI
11h 31m$104–399Train via Riverside (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2d 5h$580–1,439Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
2d 10h$425–837Drive 2,405.9 mi
- Drive from Ontario to Eriecar 2,405.9 mi
38h 10m$440–635Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
- Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane SNA - ERI
10h 24m$252–732Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain
2d 22h$698–1,598
Ontario to Erie by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Erie is to train and fly which costs $100 - $400 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ontario to Erie is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Erie. However, there are services departing from Mountain @ D Street and arriving at Erie via Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Ontario to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Ontario Amtrak and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between Ontario and Erie is 2112 miles. The road distance is 2420 miles.
The best way to get from Ontario to Erie without a car is to train via Riverside which takes 2 days 5h and costs $550 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Ontario to Erie, including transfers.
Ontario to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Ontario to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Ontario to Erie is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can train via Riverside, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $420 - $850 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ontario Amtrak to Erie Station via Riverside, Riverside, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 28m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Erie International Airport via Phoenix, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Erie International Airport via Phoenix, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Erie International Airport via Phoenix, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Erie International Airport via Albuquerque, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Montclair to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- 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
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $110–130
Piratas Cab
- Phone
- +1 626-391-9090
Lady Cab Driver
- Phone
- +1 909-624-3333
https://proride.pro/home
- Phone
- +1 833-393-2776
JR;s Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-909-262-9910
- Website
- jrtaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ontario to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Erie is 3h ahead of Ontario. It is currently 8:52 PM in Ontario and 11:52 PM in Erie.
Ontario to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Erie is 2420 miles. It takes approximately 38h 10m to drive from Ontario to Erie.
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