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How to get fromPontiac to Erieby bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or 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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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 32m
    $79–174

  2. Bus via Cleveland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus bus
    8h 46m
    $43–108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Pontiac to Larned & Griswoldbus bus 462
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Eriebus bus
    8h 17m
    $46–97

  4. Drive 284.6 mi

    1. Drive from Pontiac to Eriecar car 284.6 mi
    5h 12m
    $52–75

  5. Train, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DTW - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    7h 10m
    $221–635

  6. Train, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane DTW - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 51m
    $126–729

Pontiac to Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 17m.

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