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How to get fromErie to Manhattanby train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Erie to Manhattan by train, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CLE - LGA
    5h 55m
    $198–446

  2. Drive  403.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Erie to Manhattancar car 403.3 mi
    7h 43m
    $67–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0205 / ...
    10h 50m
    $70–274

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Erie Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    11h 18m
    $280–450

  5. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BUF - LGA
    6h 13m
    $88–485

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BUF - JFK
    6h 5m
    $69–300

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BUF - EWR
    6h 21m
    $77–331

  8. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane PIT - LGA
    8h 15m
    $122–689

  9. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane YTZ - LGA
    9h 24m
    $586–1,363

  10. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane YTZ - EWR
    9h 20m
    $205–549

  11. Bus via New York Midtown

    1. Take the bus from Erie to Buffalobus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    11h 10m
    $85–134

Erie to Manhattan by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 531.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

You can take a bus from Erie to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Buffalo in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $280–450 and the journey takes 11h 18m.

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