There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Erie by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane RIC - ERI
5h 38m$137–545Drive 436 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Eriecar 436 mi
8h 33m$80–115Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus
13h 21m$115–175Train, bus
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
16h 12m$284–445
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Erie International Airport (ERI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Erie is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Erie is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Erie. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Erie via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Chester and Erie is 376 miles. The road distance is 438.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 13h 21m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chester to Erie, including transfers.
Chester to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Chester to Erie is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 13h 21m.
Chester to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Erie is 439 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Chester to Erie.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Erie via Richmond, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Erie International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Erie International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Erie International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,300
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Erie International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–370
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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