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 StationGreyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to ErieGreyhound US0440s
10h 15m$74–203Drive 369.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Erie369.5 mi
7h 17m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Erie StationLake Shore Limited
12h 56m$133–1,096Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)PHL - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
6h 30m$132–461Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
14h 11m$86–198Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)PHL - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
6h 42m$172–1,076Fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)PHL - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
8h 37m$140–421Fly to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Rochester (ROC)PHL - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester, NY to Buffalo, NY
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
8h 54m$184–580
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 17m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Erie is to fly and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $130 - $470.
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 $70 - $210.
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 $70 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $1,100 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 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
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.html
- 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
- $25–320
- 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
- $120–500
- 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
- $40–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- 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
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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 17m to drive from Philadelphia to Erie.
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