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How to get fromPaterson to Erieby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Paterson to Erie by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane EWR - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $226–924

  2. Drive  388.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Eriecar car 388.3 mi
    7h 16m
    $71–103

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 13m
    $286–475

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark to Buffalobus bus Adt N816-D / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus FlixBus 2526
    12h 22m
    $73–273

  5. 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)plane plane EWR - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 25m
    $117–643

  6. 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)plane plane JFK - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 44m
    $104–536

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane LGA - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    8h 28m
    $133–794

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane EWR - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    9h 24m
    $547–1,081

  9. Bus via Newark, Penn Station

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus FlixBus 2526
    12h 47m
    $78–143

Paterson to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station once daily. Tickets cost $280–450 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Market St to Erie via Newark and Buffalo in around 12h 22m.

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