Travel Guide to Presque Isle Downs & Casino

Getting There

• Car

  From any location within Presque Isle State Park, head southeast towards the exit of the park. Merge onto PA-832 S (Peninsula Dr) and follow it until you reach the intersection with 12th St. Turn left onto 12th St and continue for about 1 mile. Then, merge onto I-79 S via the ramp to Pittsburgh. After approximately 8 miles, take exit 180 for US-20 W towards Erie. Continue on US-20 W for about 5 miles, then take the exit for I-90 E towards Buffalo. Stay on I-90 E for approximately 3 miles, then take exit 27 toward US-19 N/Perry Hwy. Merge onto Perry Hwy. After about 1 mile, Presque Isle Downs & Casino will be on your right at 8199 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA 16509. There is no toll for this route.

• Public Transportation

  If you are using public transportation, you will first need to take the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) bus service from Presque Isle State Park. Board the EMTA Route 3 bus at the nearest stop. Ride the bus towards the Erie Transit Center. Once at the transit center, transfer to the Route 4 bus towards the East Erie. This bus will take you to a stop near Perry Hwy. From there, you will need to walk approximately 0.5 miles north on Perry Hwy to reach Presque Isle Downs & Casino located at 8199 Perry Hwy, Erie, PA 16509. Be sure to check the EMTA schedule for accurate timings and any potential fares.

• Taxi/Rideshare

  For a more direct option, you can use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply request a ride from your location in Presque Isle State Park to Presque Isle Downs & Casino. The ride will take about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic. The fare will vary based on your exact pickup location and time of day, but expect to pay around $20-$30 for the trip.