There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Erie by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Erie International Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane CLT - ERI
4h 26m$64–384Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus - Mound Stbus Charlotte / ...
- Take the bus from Columbus to Eriebus FlixBus 2526
16h 19m$112–175Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
24h 49m$244–581Drive 566.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Eriecar 566.5 mi
9h 36m$104–150Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane CLT - CLE
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain
6h 27m$103–540Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus Bsb 33
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PAbus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
18h 5m$75–170
Charlotte to Erie by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Erie is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Erie is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $60 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Erie. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Erie via S Grant Ave & E Mound St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Erie station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Erie Station via Cary and Cleveland Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 49m.
The distance between Charlotte and Erie is 495 miles. The road distance is 569.8 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Erie without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 16h 19m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Charlotte to Erie, including transfers.
Charlotte to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Erie is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $60 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 16h 19m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 24h 49m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Erie, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Erie via Columbus - Mound St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, S High St & E Rich St, and Columbus in around 16h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charlotte to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Charlotte to Erie bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Columbus - Mound St station.
Charlotte to Erie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Erie is 570 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Charlotte to Erie.
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