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

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane PDX - CLE
    8h 21m
    $256–1,206

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane PDX - ERI
    8h 35m
    $183–803

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 5h
    $735–1,578

  4. Drive 2,620.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Buffalocar car 2,620.4 mi
    41h 59m
    $479–691

  5. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SEA - CLE
    9h 55m
    $225–941

Portland to Lake Erie by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$735Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Lake Erie, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Ontario St & Rockwell Av via Chicago Union Station, Cleveland Amtrak, and E 6Th St & Lakeside Av in around 2d 5h.

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