There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Erie by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus
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Bus via Pittsburgh (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
10h 15m$69–188Drive 369.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Eriecar 369.5 mi
7h 21m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
12h 56m$98–806Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane PHL - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 37m$132–397Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
14h 20m$85–179Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PHL - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
6h 57m$170–1,093Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PHL - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
8h 53m$135–448Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)plane PHL - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NYbus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
8h 52m$189–574
Philadelphia to Erie by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Erie is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Erie is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Erie. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Erie via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Erie Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Erie is 442 miles. The road distance is 371.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Erie without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 10h 15m and costs $65 - $190.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Philadelphia to Erie, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Erie is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 10h 15m and costs $65 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $850 and takes 12h 56m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia to Erie via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Erie Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 12h 56m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Philadelphia to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Erie is 372 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Philadelphia to Erie.
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