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

The cheapest way to get from Painesville to Erie is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Painesville to Erie is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $13 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Painesville and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Painesville to Erie. However, there are services departing from Wood St. & Sterling Ave. and arriving at Erie, PA via Tyler Blvd. & Heisley Rd. and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Painesville to Erie?

The distance between Painesville and Erie is 126 miles. The road distance is 72.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Painesville to Erie without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Painesville to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Painesville to Erie bus from?

Painesville to Erie bus services, operated by Laketran, depart from Tyler Blvd. & Heisley Rd. station.

Train or bus from Painesville to Erie?

The best way to get from Painesville to Erie is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $55 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Painesville to Erie bus arrive?

Painesville to Erie bus services, operated by Laketran, arrive at Chester Ave. -Greyhound Station.

Can I drive from Painesville to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Painesville to Erie is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Painesville to Erie.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 72+ hotels available in Erie.

Painesville to Erie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 bus, and car

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

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 19m
$31–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tyler Blvd. & Heisley Rd. to Chester Ave. -Greyhound Stationbus 12 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
4h 41m
$12–53
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wood St. & Sterling Ave. to Lakeland Transit Centerbus 9 / ...
2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 56m
$15–53
Drive 71.8 mi
1. Drive from Painesville to Eriecar 71.8 mi
1h 24m
$14–19
Line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from W. Washington St. & Liberty St. to Lakeland Transit Centerbus 9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lakeland Transit Center to Wickliffe Park-N-Ridebus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
6h 2m
$13–57

Painesville to Erie by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 41mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Painesville, OH, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station twice daily. Tickets cost $12–45 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wood St. & Sterling Ave. to Erie, PA via Tyler Blvd. & Heisley Rd. and Cleveland, OH in around 4h 41m.

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