Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Erie: Tickets & Schedules
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Erie on November 27
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
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Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Erie Bus Station
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Schuylkill & Walnut
Erie Bus Station
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199 Spring Garden St.
Erie Bus Station
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Erie Bus Station
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Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Erie Bus Station
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Next departures for Philadelphia to Erie on November 28
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Vehicle type
Departure time
Departure location
Trip duration
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Arrival location
Recommended
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Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Erie Bus Station
Cheapest
Bus
Schuylkill & Walnut
Erie Bus Station
Fastest
Bus
199 Spring Garden St.
Erie Bus Station
No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Erie Bus Station
No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
Erie Bus Station
No tags
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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Erie
We recommend taking the bus
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 15 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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.
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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.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Erie by bus
What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Erie?
About 297 miles (479 km) separate Philadelphia and Erie.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Erie?
The majority of buses traveling from Philadelphia to Erie start their journey at Philadelphia Airport and wind up at Erie Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/25
$191
11/26
$105
Today
$154
11/28
$128
11/29
$114
11/30
$247
12/01
$108
12/02
$86
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Erie was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $86
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 $86 to $315 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 $86 which is on 2025-12-02.
What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Erie?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Erie was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $86
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
