Erie is serviced by the Amtrak railroad station located inside historic Union Station in downtown Erie. To learn more, click here.
Erie is serviced by Greyhound Bus Lines. Tickets must be purchased online or by phone (800) 231-2222. Tickets are not available for purchase in person. Bus arrivals and departures are located on the outside platform behind the Intermodal Transportation Building, 208 East Bayfront Parkway. For a list of arrivals/departures click here.
Greyhound Update: As of 12/22/22, the Greyhound bus terminal located inside the Erie Intermodal Building has been temporarily reopened to passengers. There is still no ticket agent located within the office, but passengers may use the facility to wait for busses and use restroom facilities.
If you're traveling to the Erie region and would like to bring your boat and enjoy the waters of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie, there are public marinas available where you can temporarily dock your boat for overnight stays. Public transient boat marinas can be found at Wolverine Park Marina. There are also several area private boat clubs that offer transient dockage. Find the full list here.
After you arrive, you'll find that flat landscapes and limited traffic make it easy to get around. If you don't want to use your own vehicle, there are options available.
Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA)
The EMTA currently operates 28 fixed bus routes throughout Erie County including to some of Erie's most popular tourist locations like Peach Street, Edinboro, North East, and throughout Downtown Erie.
Get a current list of routes and schedules here.
EMTA Bayliner Trolley and Downtown Cultural Loop
For those that prefer a park and ride service, EMTA offers a Bayliner trolley option throughout Downtown Erie. Both the Bayliner Trolley and Downtown Cultural Loop are offered free of charge.
The Cultural Loop is a Saturday-only service, offering access to attractions like the Erie Insurance Arena, UPMC Park, the Erie Playhouse, Erie Art Museum and more.
814-315-4850 or 814-464-5680
225 West Grandview Blvd.
Erie, PA 16508
814-833-4258
4411 West 12th Street
Erie, PA 16505
814-452-3515
127 East 14th Street
Erie, PA 16503
1-800-SEAWAY-T (732-9298)
Route 5 and Presque Isle
Erie, PA 16505
814-452-2025
303 East 32nd Street
Erie, PA 16504
Experience 84 degrees all year at one of the top water parks in the country.
Fill your tank, pick up fresh food from local brands, and a six-pack to go in 40 regional locations.
Experience family summer fun on more than 100 great rides, slides and attractions at Waldameer!
Voted Erie’s Choice Best Hospital for eight years in a row
Find true action with slots, table games, sports book, and horse racing.
Chances are, you are planning your trip to Erie. Why not download your free guide that's been put together right here, by those who know the region the best!