How much does a train ticket from Philadelphia to Erie cost?

The average train ticket price from Philadelphia to Erie is $219. The best way to find train tickets from Philadelphia to Erie is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Philadelphia to Erie?

A train trip between Philadelphia and Erie is around 13h 38m, although the fastest train will take about 12h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 297 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Philadelphia and Erie?

The number of trains from Philadelphia to Erie can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Philadelphia to Erie by comparing and selecting the train that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Philadelphia to Erie?

When taking the train from Philadelphia to Erie, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Train Philadelphia to Erie from $120 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Erie on August 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:35pm	30th Street Station	13h 35m	2:10am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
12:35pm	30th Street Station	13h 35m	2:10am	Union Station	No tags
12:35pm	30th Street Station	13h 35m	2:10am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Erie on August 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:35pm	30th Street Station	13h 35m	2:10am	Union Station	CheapestFastest
12:35pm	30th Street Station	13h 35m	2:10am	Union Station	No tags
12:35pm	30th Street Station	13h 35m	2:10am	Union Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Erie.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$72 - $192	Average Duration15h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$99 - $366	Average Duration13h 38m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Erie

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 15 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

15h 40mAverage Duration

$72Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia, PA to Erie: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$219

Average train trip duration13h 38m

Number of daily trains1

Earliest train departure11:25am

Distance296 miles (476 km)

Latest train departure1:20pm

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,418 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5418 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $99

Greyhound Philadelphia Erie recent customer reviews

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

Jair-rohm W.

August 19, 2023

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Brightline

Philadelphia to Erie Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

08/22

$237

08/23

$210

Today

$261

08/25

$210

08/26

$165

08/27

$189

08/28

$265

08/29

$175

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Erie was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of $165

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

You can expect to pay from $165 to $726 for a train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $165 which is on 2025-08-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Philadelphia and Erie is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Erie.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Erie, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Erie, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Philadelphia to Erie.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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