What's the distance between Erie and Philadelphia by coach?

The distance between Erie and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 297 miles (479 km).

How can I travel from Erie to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Erie to Philadelphia from £51 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Erie to Philadelphia on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	14h 20m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	20h 20m	10:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from Erie to Philadelphia on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	21h 55m	12:15	Philadelphia (Logan Square)	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	21h 20m	11:40	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from Erie to Philadelphia on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	14h 20m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	21h 50m	12:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags

Next departures from Erie to Philadelphia on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	13h 10m	01:50	199 Spring Garden St.	CheapestFastest
	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	13h 25m	03:45	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	14h 40m	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	14:20	Erie Bus Station	1d	15:10	Cherry Hill Mall	No tags
	Bus	12:40	Erie Bus Station	14h 20m	03:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:17 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Erie to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 19 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

19h 10mAverage duration

298 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£38 - £215	Average duration19h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£64 - £1,121	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

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

What's the distance between Erie and Philadelphia by coach?
The distance between Erie and Philadelphia by coach is approximately 297 miles (479 km).
How can I travel from Erie to Philadelphia avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£102

24/11

£99

Today

£118

26/11

£103

27/11

£67

28/11

£74

29/11

No data

30/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Erie to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £67

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 £67 to £221 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 £67, which is on 2025-11-27.