There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Erie by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Erie International Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane PDX - ERI
9h 25m$135–555Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
2d 7h$689–1,522Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Erie, PAbus
2d 11h$390–712Drive 2,531 mi
- Drive from Portland to Eriecar 2,531 mi
40h 29m$462–668Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane PDX - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
10h 57m$220–291Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PDX - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
11h 53m$207–829
Portland to Erie by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Erie is to fly and train which costs $220 - $300 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Erie is to fly which takes 9h 25m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Erie. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at Erie, PA via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago and Cleveland, OH. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Erie Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between Portland and Erie is 2134 miles. The road distance is 2545.7 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Erie without a car is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $650 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Portland to Erie, including transfers.
Portland to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Erie is to fly which takes 9h 25m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $750 and takes 2 days 11h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Portland International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Portland to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Erie is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 4:14 AM in Portland and 7:14 AM in Erie.
Portland to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Erie is 2546 miles. It takes approximately 40h 29m to drive from Portland to Erie.
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