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

The cheapest way to get from Pontiac to Erie is to bus which costs $45 - $90 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontiac to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Pontiac and Erie?

No, there is no direct bus from Pontiac to Erie. However, there are services departing from Downtown Pontiac and arriving at Erie, PA via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Pontiac to Erie?

The distance between Pontiac and Erie is 286 miles. The road distance is 286.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontiac to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 32m and costs $65 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Pontiac to Erie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontiac to Erie bus from?

Pontiac to Erie bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Downtown Pontiac station.

Where does the Pontiac to Erie bus arrive?

Pontiac to Erie bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Larned & Griswold station.

Can I drive from Pontiac to Erie?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontiac to Erie is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Pontiac to Erie.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 70+ hotels available in Erie.

Pontiac to Erie - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Bus, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
7h 32m
$67–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
8h
$45–87
Drive 285.2 mi
1. Drive from Pontiac to Eriecar 285.2 mi
5h 9m
$53–76
Train, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DTW - CLE
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
7h 11m
$233–492
Train, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane DTW - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
8h 2m
$138–874

Pontiac to Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.4 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Pontiac, MI, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Pontiac to Erie, PA via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Cleveland, OH in around 8h.

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