How far is Erie from Philadelphia?

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

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

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

Bus Erie to Philadelphia from $94 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Erie to Philadelphia on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 20m	3:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	19h 5m	9:25am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures for Erie to Philadelphia on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	21h 20m	11:40am	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 20m	3:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Next departures for Erie to Philadelphia on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	3:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	12:40pm	Erie Bus Station	14h 20m	3:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:20pm	Erie Bus Station	21h 50m	12:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:13 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 14 hours 31 minutes, and with fares starting at just $129, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

14h 31mAverage Duration

477 kmDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $436	Average Duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$129 - $1,375	Average Duration14h 31m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Erie and Philadelphia?

Stops in Erie

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

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$172

11-23

$189

Today

$185

11-25

$208

11-26

$162

11-27

$128

11-28

$138

11-29

No data

The cheapest trip from Erie to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $128

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 $128 to $388 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 $128 which is on 2025-11-27.