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How to get fromWashington DC to Erieby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Erie by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DCA - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    6h 19m
    $153–917

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus Greyhound US0440s
    10h 51m
    $56–133

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus Greyhound US0440s
    13h 20m
    $101–226

  4. Drive 335.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Eriecar car 335.1 mi
    7h 2m
    $62–89

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane DCA - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    6h 45m
    $254–1,662

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane IAD - CLE
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $262–771

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane IAD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 23m
    $133–866

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane BWI - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus bus
    7h 14m
    $145–1,511

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane DCA - PIT
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    8h 42m
    $112–704

Washington DC to Erie by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Erie via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 10h 51m.

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