There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Erie by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Erie International Airport (ERI)SGF - ERI
6h 16m$128–571Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PA
21h$111–259Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Amtrak Station
19h 48m$130–399Drive 862.4 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Erie862.4 mi
14h 27m$158–228Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)SGF - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland to Erie Amtrak Station
7h 54m$144–667Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)SGF - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Erie
8h 32m$307–1,627
Springfield to Erie by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Erie is to bus which costs $110 - $260 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Erie. However, there are services departing from Springfield CU Transit Center and arriving at Erie, PA via St Louis Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Springfield and Erie is 798 miles. The road distance is 867.4 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Erie without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 48m and costs $130 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Springfield to Erie, including transfers.
Springfield to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield CU Transit Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Erie is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 21h.
Springfield to Erie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Erie is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 3:01 AM in Springfield and 4:01 AM in Erie.
What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Erie, PA via St Louis Bus Station and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 21h.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Erie International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–2,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Erie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cleveland to Erie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Erie is 867 miles. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Springfield to Erie.
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