Bus Philadelphia to Erie, PA: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Erie, PA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$86

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

$83

Thursday

$92

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 40m	2:00 PM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	9:40 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 40m
FlixBus	14h 55m	6:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:40 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 6:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	15h 5m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:50 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 40m	7:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:40 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Greyhound US	15h 20m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:50 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 10m	10:40 AM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	11:50 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 10m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	9:40 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	17h 20m	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:50 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
Greyhound US	14h 40m	7:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:40 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
Greyhound US	15h 20m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:50 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Erie, PA via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  15h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Erie, PA
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	15h 20m	8:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:50 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
FlixBus	15h 5m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:50 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
Greyhound US	14h 10m	7:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:40 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Greyhound US	13h 40m	8:00 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	9:40 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m
FlixBus	17h 10m	4:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	9:40 AM	Erie, PA	Central Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/11/2025 4:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 9:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Erie, PA via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  15h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $43
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) at 12/10/2025 8:30:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 20m
  
  0
  
  8:30 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  11:50 AM
  
  Erie, PA
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $28
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Erie, PA (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $21

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA is $70 on 12/16/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Erie, PA

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Erie, PA are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Philadelphia to Erie, PA. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Erie, PA.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 13 buses from Philadelphia to Erie, PA, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Erie, PA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Erie, PA starting from $70!

Cheapest Bus	$70
Fastest Bus	13h 40m
Earliest Bus	2:00 PM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	296.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Erie, PA

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Erie, PA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$86

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$83

Thursday 12/11

$92

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$98

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$70

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Erie, PA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Erie, PA, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $83, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $92.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Erie, PA, with $83. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $86.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Erie, PA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to Erie, PA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to Erie, PA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Erie, PA

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to Erie, PA from our users.

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Erie, PA

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Philadelphia to Erie, PA:

Cheapest Price	$83
Fastest Bus	13h 40m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Erie, PA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Erie, PA.

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

8035 Perry Hwy Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

E Bayfront Pkwy 208

Bus Stop

38th St 2951 W

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to Erie, PA? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to Erie, PA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Erie, PA bus

How much does a Philadelphia Erie, PA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $70 and takes 25h 10m to reach Erie, PA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Erie, PA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $70 and $95. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Erie, PA.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Erie, PA each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Erie, PA bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Erie, PA take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 13h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $87. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA?

The earliest bus arriving in Erie, PA from Philadelphia starts at 2:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Erie, PA starts at 8:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Erie, PA route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Erie, PA?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Erie, PA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Erie, PA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia Erie, PA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Erie, PA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to Erie, PA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Erie, PA

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Erie, PA

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Philadelphia and to Erie, PA. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!