There are 4 ways to get from Richmond 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
7h 2m$92–492Bus
cheapest- 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$76–128Train, bus
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus Greyhound US0440s
16h 26m$244–380Drive 422.5 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Eriecar 422.5 mi
8h 10m$78–112
Richmond to Erie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Erie is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Erie is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond 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.
The distance between Richmond and Erie is 371 miles. The road distance is 424.9 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Erie without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Richmond to Erie, including transfers.
Richmond to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Richmond station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Erie is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h.
Richmond to Erie bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Erie is 425 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Richmond to Erie.
What companies run services between Richmond, 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 bus from Richmond to Erie via Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 13h.
- 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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–340
- 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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