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How to Get to Erie, PA

Centrally located on the Great Lakes, Erie is located within a day’s drive of nearly half the U.S. population. Pack up the car and road trip to Pennsylvania’s only port on the Great Lakes.

Getting Here by Car

From Buffalo, NY

Approximately 90 minutes.

Take Interstate 90 westbound directly into Erie County, PA.

From Cleveland, OH

Approximately 90 minutes.

Take Interstate 90 eastbound directly into Erie County, PA. 

From Pittsburgh, PA

Approximately 2 hours.

Take Interstate 79 northbound directly into Erie County, PA. 

From Columbus, OH

Approximately 3.5 hours.

Follow Interstate 71 / 271 northbound to Interstate 90 eastbound into Erie County, PA.

From Harrisburg, PA

Approximately 4.5 hours.

Take either Interstate 76 westbound (Pennsylvania Turnpike) to Interstate 79 northbound, or US-22 to US-322 to Interstate 79 northbound into Erie County.

From Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Approximately 4.5 hours.

Follow Queen Elizabeth Way toward Buffalo, NY to the Peace Bridge, then follow Interstate 90 westbound into Erie County, PA.

Other Ways to Get Here

By Train

Erie is serviced by the Amtrak station located inside historic Union Station in downtown Erie.

By Air

The Erie International Airport continues to expand its services, offering daily flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, and Breeze Airways, and located just 10 minutes from downtown Erie.

By Bus

Erie is serviced by Greyhound Bus Lines.  Tickets must be purchased online or by phone (800) 231-2222.  Tickets are not available for purchase in person.  Bus arrivals and departures are located on the outside platform behind the Intermodal Transportation Building, 208 East Bayfront Parkway.  For a list of arrivals/departures click here.  

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Transient Boat Dockage

If you're traveling to the Erie region and would like to bring your boat and enjoy the waters of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie, there are public marinas available where you can temporarily dock your boat for overnight stays.  Public transient boat marinas can be found at Wolverine Park Marina.  There are also several area private boat clubs that offer transient dockage. 

Erie Transportation & Parking