Trains tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Erie

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Next departures for Richmond to Erie on September 17
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Amtrak
Staples Mill Road
Union StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Main Street Station
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Main Street Station
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Amtrak
Main Street Station
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Amtrak
Staples Mill Road
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Erie.

Average Price$62 - $173Average Duration19h 30m
14kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$228 - $433Average Duration19h 16m
51kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Erie

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 19 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
19h 30mAverage Duration
$62Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond, VA, US to Erie: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$315
Average train trip duration19h 16m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance346 miles (558 km)
Latest train departure7:27am

Richmond to Erie Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Erie was searched and found on Sep 17, 2025 with a price of $219

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

You can expect to pay from $219 to $935 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $219 which is on 2025-09-17.

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 Richmond 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Richmond and Erie, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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