What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Erie?

The distance covered from Philadelphia to Erie is 479 km (297 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Erie?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Erie Bus Station, in Erie.

Bus Philadelphia to Erie from $102 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Philadelphia to Erie on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:05pm	Cherry Hill Mall	14h 35m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	13h 40m	9:40am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	14h 55m	11:25am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	21h 55m	9:25pm	Erie Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	11:45pm	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 40m	9:25pm	Erie Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Erie

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $112, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

15h 20mAverage Duration

480 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$112 - $306	Average Duration15h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$170 - $1,726	Average Duration13h 38m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Erie?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
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B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Erie

A
Erie Bus Station
208 E Bayfront Pkwy, Erie, PA 16507

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Erie?
The distance covered from Philadelphia to Erie is 479 km (297 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Erie?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Erie Bus Station, in Erie.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-19

$102

11-20

$165

Today

$141

11-22

$120

11-23

$129

11-24

$141

11-25

$159

11-26

$152

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Erie was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $102

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 $102 to $167 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 $120 which is on 2025-11-22.