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 $40 - $70 and takes 8h 30m.

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 12m 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 via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Pontiac to Erie?

The distance between Pontiac and Erie is 286 miles. The road distance is 286.3 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 $60 - $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 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Pontiac to Erie.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 66+ hotels available in Erie.

Pontiac to Erie - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Pontiac to Erie by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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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
$64–154
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 Bus Station to Eriebus
8h 30m
$43–70
Drive 284.6 mi
1. Drive from Pontiac to Eriecar 284.6 mi
5h 12m
$52–75
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 13m
$586–1,379
Bus, train via Detroit
1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus 462
2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain
8h 17m
$52–162
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
$104–647

Pontiac to Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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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 via Larned & Griswold, Detroit Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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