How much is the train ticket from New York City to Erie?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Erie start from R 1 217. The average price for this train route is around R 2 948. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Erie?

The average train journey time from New York City to Erie is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 530 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Erie route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Erie?

The earliest train from New York City to Erie departs at 15:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to Erie from R 1 449 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Erie on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Erie on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Erie on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Erie on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Erie on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Erie on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Erie on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 30m	02:10	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:53 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Erie

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 003, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

16h 5mAverage duration

532 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 003 - R 6 219	Average duration16h 5m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 217 - R 3 537	Average duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 48kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 217

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Erie by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Erie?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Erie start from R 1 217. The average price for this train route is around R 2 948. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Erie?
The average train journey time from New York City to Erie is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 530 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 30m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Erie route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Erie?
The earliest train from New York City to Erie departs at 15:40. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 2 829

11/12

R 3 398

Today

R 3 398

13/12

R 1 949

14/12

R 3 398

15/12

R 3 398

16/12

R 2 829

17/12

R 3 398

The cheapest trip from New York City to Erie was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 949

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 949 to R 12 917 for a train ticket from New York City to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 949, which is on 2025-12-13.