The cheapest and fastest trains from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA
Cheapest price
$183
Average price
$183
Fastest journey
23 h 18 m
Average duration
23 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
646 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA will cost around $183 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $183.
Of the 1 trains that leave Louisville, KY for Erie, PA on Thu, May 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 646 km distance in an average of 23 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 23 h 18 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 23 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:00 PM23h18Louisville, KY12:18 PMErie, PA$1831One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM23h18Louisville, KY12:18 PMErie, PA$1831One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Louisville, KY to Erie, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 10h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 401 miles (646 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$165 Average price | $97 Average price Cheapest |
16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration Fastest 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA costing on average $165 (€131).
Other travel options to Erie, PA take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 38m.
Live departures
Louisville, KY to Erie, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Louisville, KY to Erie, PA trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 PM Louisville, KY | 23h18 | 12:18 PM Erie, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA
Trains from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA run on average 2 times per day, taking around 15h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $146 (€117) but you can travel from only $80 (€64) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 08:10. The fastest train covers the 401 miles (646 km) distance in 23h 18m.
Distance 401 miles (646 km) |
Average train duration 15h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $146 (€117) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 23h 18m |
First train 8:00 AM |
Last train 8:10 AM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Louisville, KY and Erie, PA from $80 (€64). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Louisville, KY to Erie, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erie, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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