There are 5 ways to get from Sarnia to Erie by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain
- Take the train from London to Aldershottrain
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain
10h 39m$66–277Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarnia to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
11h 15m$63–141Drive 294.1 mi
- Drive from Sarnia to Eriecar 294.1 mi
5h 17m$68–98Bus via London
- Take the bus from Sarnia, ON - Bayside Terminal to London, ON - Downtownbus
- Take the bus from London, ON to Kitchener, ONbus
- Take the bus from Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ride to Winston Churchill Transitway Stationbus 25
- Take the bus from Mississauga to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
12h 25m$93–156Train
- Take the train from Sarnia to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain
12h 35m$66–209
Sarnia to Erie by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sarnia to Erie is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sarnia to Erie is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Sarnia to Erie. However, there are services departing from Sarnia and arriving at Erie via Toronto and Buffalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sarnia to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Sarnia and arriving at Erie Station via London, Aldershot and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
The distance between Sarnia and Erie is 315 miles. The road distance is 295.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sarnia to Erie without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 39m and costs $65 - $280.
It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Sarnia to Erie, including transfers.
Sarnia to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Sarnia station.
Sarnia to Erie train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Sarnia station.
The best way to get from Sarnia to Erie is to train via London which takes 10h 39m and costs $65 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Sarnia, ON, Canada and Erie, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Sarnia to Erie Station via London, Aldershot, and Buffalo Depew Station in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarnia to Erie via Toronto and Buffalo in around 11h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Sarnia to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–80
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $17–80
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $17–60
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $16–28
Train from London to Aldershot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $20–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $20–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
Train from Aldershot to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $21–85
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $21–65
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $19–35
Train from Sarnia to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–95
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–75
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–45
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sarnia to Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Buffalo to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Toronto to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–60
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $21–60
- Flexible
- $40–60
Bus from Mississauga to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- 519 787 1055
- Website
- strathroy-caradoc.ca
Bus from Sarnia, ON - Bayside Terminal to London, ON - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- https://www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/en/living-here/transit.aspx
- Road Adult
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from London, ON to Kitchener, ON
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- 1-833-583-3636
- contact@riderexpress.ca
- Website
- riderexpress.ca
Bus from London, ON to Kitchener, ON
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://riderexpress.ca/
- Standard
- $35–45
- Phone
- +1 888-438-6646
- Website
- gotransit.com
Bus from Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ride to Winston Churchill Transitway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/
- Website
- https://www.gotransit.com/en/see-schedules
- Passenger
- $9–11
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More Questions & Answers
Sarnia to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Toronto station.
Sarnia to Erie train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at London station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sarnia to Erie is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Sarnia to Erie.
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