Bus Tickets from Erie to Philadelphia, PA

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TodayAug 30
from $85
TomorrowAug 31
from $86
MonSep 1
from $87
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Erie
    Departure location: Erie Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Erie
    Departure location: Erie Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Erie
    Departure location: Erie Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Erie
    Departure location: Erie Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Erie
    Departure location: Erie Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 1 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Erie to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$63 - $178Average Duration15h 10m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$82 - $366Average Duration15h 11m
43kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Erie to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 15 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day
15h 10mAverage Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Erie to Philadelphia, PA: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86
Average bus trip duration15h 10m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance298 miles (480 km)
Latest bus departure7:20pm

Erie to Philadelphia Bus

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

Best price found
08/28
$65
08/29
$97
Today
$78
08/31
$78
09/01
$79
09/02
$69
09/03
$61
09/04
$65
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Erie to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $153 for a bus ticket from Erie to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Erie to Philadelphia.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Erie to Philadelphia, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Erie to Philadelphia.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Erie to Philadelphia while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Erie to Philadelphia, PA?

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