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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Lake Erie by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane CLT - CLE
    3h 36m
    $105–605

  2. Bus via Charleston

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    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cleveland, OHbus bus Charleston
    12h 32m
    $74–159

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    22h 32m
    $297–600

  4. Drive 653.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charlotte to Buffalocar car 653.8 mi
    11h 11m
    $120–173

  5. Fly to Erie International Airport

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane CLT - ERI
    3h 23m
    $77–422

  6. Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, line 5 bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane CLT - BUF
    2. Take the bus from North Division Street & Ellicott Street to Niagara Street & Massachusetts Avenuebus bus
    4h 37m
    $135–783

  7. Fly to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane CLT - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    5h 43m
    $163–798

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from Columbus, Ohio Greyhound Station to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus 374 D
    18h 50m

Charlotte to Lake Erie by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Lake Erie, OH, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Superior Av & East Roadway via Charleston, WV, Cleveland, OH, and Chester Av & E 13Th St in around 12h 32m.

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