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How to get fromPortland to Erieby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane PDX - ERI
    9h 59m
    $215–955

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d 7h
    $249–1,202

  3. Drive 2,531.6 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Eriecar car 2,531.6 mi
    40h 28m
    $462–668

  4. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane PDX - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    11h 10m
    $268–1,156

  5. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane PDX - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    12h 12m
    $575–2,528

Portland to Erie by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Erie Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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