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How to get fromCharlotte to Erieby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte to Erie by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Erie International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane CLT - ERI
    4h 26m
    $64–384
  2. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Charlotte / ...
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Eriebus bus FlixBus 2526
    16h 19m
    $112–175
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    24h 49m
    $244–581
  4. Drive  566.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Eriecar car 566.5 mi
    9h 36m
    $104–150
  5. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane CLT - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $103–540
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Erie, PAbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo
    18h 5m
    $75–170

Charlotte to Erie by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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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.

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