There are 10 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain Adirondack
- Take the train from Schenectady to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
11h 28m$129–295Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain
- Take the bus from St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St. to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus
17h 42m$54–161Bus
- Take the bus from Government Center to Court Housebus
- Take the bus from Malone to Syracusebus
- Take the bus from Syracuse to Buffalobus 308 / ...
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
13h 18m$69–176Drive 458.3 mi
- Drive from Plattsburgh to Eriecar 458.3 mi
8h 37m$84–121Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YUL - YTZ
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain
12h 13m$179–703Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane YUL - PIT
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
12h 38m$107–488Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YUL - YYZ
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain
12h 36m$160–692Bus to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YHU - YTZ
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain
12h 29m$168–680Bus to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YHU - YYZ
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain
12h 52m$164–689Bus to Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport, fly to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Longueuilbus
- Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)plane YHU - YHM
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain
14h 26m$150–613
Plattsburgh to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plattsburgh to Erie is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Plattsburgh to Erie is to drive which takes 8h 37m and costs $80 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Plattsburgh to Erie. However, there are services departing from Government Center and arriving at Erie via Malone, Syracuse and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Plattsburgh station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie Station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Plattsburgh and Erie is 517 miles. The road distance is 460.9 miles.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Erie without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Plattsburgh to Erie, including transfers.
Plattsburgh to Erie bus services, operated by North Country Express Transit, depart from Government Center station.
Plattsburgh to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Erie is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $120 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Erie Station via Schenectady in around 11h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Government Center to Erie via Court House, Malone, Syracuse, and Buffalo in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Island Airport via Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport via Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Montreal Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- 511ny.org
Bus from Government Center to Court House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- northcountryexpress.net
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Booking & Getting There
Plattsburgh to Erie bus services, operated by North Country Express Transit, arrive at Court House station.
Plattsburgh to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plattsburgh to Erie is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Plattsburgh to Erie.
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