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Bus Columbus to Erie: Trip Overview

Bus Columbus to Erie: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$46
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure12:20 AM
Distance217 miles (349 km)
Latest bus departure8:25 AM

Columbus to Erie Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:20AM - 8:25AM
Minimum Price$41
Average Ticket Price$46
Minimum Trip Duration5h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h45m
Distance217 miles (349 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Columbus - Erie

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Erie without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

The average travel time from Columbus to Erie is about 5h 45m, although the fastest bus will take 5h 45m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 214 miles (344 km) that separate the two cities.

Columbus and Erie are 214 miles (344 km) apart.

About 2 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses from Columbus to Erie can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Columbus to Erie by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 12:20 AM for the initial departure and runs until 8:25 AM for the final departure.

Buses traveling from Columbus to Erie leave from Columbus Bus Station and arrive at Erie Bus Station.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $41.

The bus ticket costs $46 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $41 to $114, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Columbus to Erie but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Columbus to Erie, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Columbus to Erie will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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