Trains tickets from Philadelphia (PA) to Erie

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TodayApr 25
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from $280
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from $204
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from $182
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Erie
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Erie
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Erie
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Erie
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 30th Street Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Erie
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Erie.

Average Price$70 - $177Average Duration15h 20m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$116 - $919Average Duration13h 52m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Philadelphia to Erie

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Erie. The journey takes about 13 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just $116, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
13h 52mAverage Duration
$116Cheapest ticket
43kgCO₂ emissions

Train Philadelphia to Erie: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$213
Average train trip duration13h 52m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure9:55am
Distance296 miles (476 km)
Latest train departure1:20pm

Philadelphia to Erie Train

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

Best price found
04/23
$182
04/24
$208
Today
$623
04/26
$110
04/27
$280
04/28
$204
04/29
No data
04/30
$182
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Erie was searched and found on Apr 26, 2025 with a price of $110

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

You can expect to pay from $110 to $893 for a train ticket from Philadelphia to Erie based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $110 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Philadelphia and Erie is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Erie.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Erie, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Philadelphia and Erie, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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