How far is Erie from Philadelphia?

About 297 miles (479 km) separate Erie and Philadelphia.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Erie to Philadelphia leave from Erie Bus Station and arrive at Philadelphia Airport. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Philadelphia?

Once in Philadelphia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Reading Terminal Market, National Museum of Jewish History, Eastern State Penitentiary and Liberty Bell.

Bus Erie to Philadelphia from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Erie to Philadelphia on October 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	21h 20m	11:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	21h 55m	12:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Next departures for Erie to Philadelphia on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	21h 20m	11:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	21h 55m	12:15pm	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:12 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Philadelphia.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$50 - $156	Average Duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$82 - $334	Average Duration15h 11m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Erie to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 19 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

19h 10mAverage Duration

$50Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Erie to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$79

Average bus trip duration19h 10m

Number of daily buses8

Earliest bus departure12:40pm

Distance298 miles (480 km)

Latest bus departure2:20pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,311 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.

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FlixBus

3.5/510,849 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, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Erie to Philadelphia Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Erie and Philadelphia?

Stops in Erie

A - Erie Bus Station

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/09

$153

10/10

$105

Today

$100

10/12

$81

10/13

$69

10/14

$71

10/15

$65

10/16

$71

The cheapest trip from Erie to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $65

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

You can expect to pay from $65 to $216 for a bus ticket from Erie to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-10-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Erie to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Erie to Philadelphia.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Erie to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Erie to Philadelphia, PA?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time19h 10m	Avg Price$79	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time15h 11m	Avg Price$197	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Erie by bus?

Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Erie

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Train from Erie to Philadelphia, PA

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