What is the distance between Columbus and Erie?

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

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

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

Bus Columbus to Erie from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Columbus to Erie on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	100 E Rich St	8h 5m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	7:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	6h 20m	2:10pm	Erie Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	12:40am	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h 10m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Columbus to Erie on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Columbus (E Mound St)	6h 20m	2:10pm	Erie Bus Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	3:45am	100 E Rich St	8h 5m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:40am	Columbus (E Mound St)	11h 10m	11:50am	Erie Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:34 AM EST.

Get from Columbus to Erie

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

214 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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 Columbus Erie recent customer reviews

The bus was running 4 hours behind, worker at the desk said he “didn’t know what to tell me,” so I missed my trip completely because I had a transfer.

Alexander M.

August 20, 2018

I was belittled by staff when I asked innocent questions related to transfers at Cleveland station

Lois H.

December 25, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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 Columbus and Erie?

Stops in Columbus

A - Columbus Bus Station

Stops in Erie

A - Erie Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Columbus, OH to Erie by bus

What is the distance between Columbus and Erie?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Columbus 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

11/16

No data

11/17

$59

Today

$50

11/19

$62

11/20

$43

11/21

No data

11/22

$47

11/23

$63

The cheapest trip from Columbus, OH to Erie was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $64 for a bus ticket from Columbus, OH to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-20.