There are 3 ways to get from Toronto to Erie by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Toronto to Eriebus FlixBus 2526
4h 50m$28–45Train
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Erie Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 37m$55–224Drive 188.6 mi
- Drive from Toronto to Eriecar 188.6 mi
3h 33m$44–63
Toronto to Erie by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Toronto to Erie is to bus which costs $28 - $45 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Toronto to Erie is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Toronto and arriving at Erie. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Toronto station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Toronto Union Station and arriving at Erie Station via Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Toronto and Erie is 191 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.
The best way to get from Toronto to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
The bus from Toronto to Erie takes 4h 50m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Toronto to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Toronto station.
Toronto to Erie train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Toronto Union Station.
The best way to get from Toronto to Erie is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $230 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Erie, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Toronto to Erie 4 times a week. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Erie Station via Buffalo Depew Station in around 6h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Toronto to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Erie station.
Toronto to Erie train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Buffalo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toronto to Erie is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Toronto to Erie.
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