What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Erie?

About 297 miles (479 km) separate Philadelphia and Erie.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Erie?

The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Erie start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Erie Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Philadelphia to Erie from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Erie on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 35m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 40m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	7:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 40m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	14h 55m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 20m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Erie on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 40m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	8:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	13h 40m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	15h 20m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 55m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	17h 20m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Erie

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

15h 20mAverage Duration

298 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$78 - $294	Average Duration15h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$118 - $998	Average Duration13h 38m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Philadelphia Erie recent customer reviews

I rated one star because there isn’t a zero stars option

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August 19, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Erie?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Erie

A - Erie Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Erie by bus

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Erie?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Erie?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$124

11/15

$114

Today

$122

11/17

$114

11/18

$86

11/19

$71

11/20

No data

11/21

$83

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Erie was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $71

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Erie, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $71 to $139 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-19.