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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane CHO - ERI
    5h 39m
    $105–441

  2. Drive  382 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Eriecar car 382 mi
    7h 40m
    $70–101

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    15h 15m
    $82–141

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Erie Stationtrain train
    16h 51m
    $342–545

  5. Bus via Alderman Rd at Stadium Rd

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    16h 41m
    $90–151

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Eriebus bus
    17h 31m
    $241–391

Charlottesville to Erie by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Erie International Airport (ERI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Erie via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 15h 15m.

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