There are 7 ways to get from Erie to Charlotte by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Erie International Airport
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ERI - CLT
4h 33m$100–605Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus FlixBus 2526
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus Bsb 32
15h 37m$86–160Train, bus
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Cleveland to Charlestonbus
- Take the bus from Charleston to Charlottebus
14h 47m$104–224Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Carytrain
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
24h 47m$542–870Drive 567 mi
- Drive from Erie to Charlottecar 567 mi
9h 36m$104–150Train to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CLE - CLT
5h 56m$168–786Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
17h 20m$129–210
Erie to Charlotte by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Charlotte is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $95 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Charlotte. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Charlotte via E Main St & S 5Th St and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Erie station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Erie Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak and Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 47m.
The distance between Erie and Charlotte is 501 miles. The road distance is 570.3 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Charlotte without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 47m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Erie to Charlotte, including transfers.
Erie to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Charlotte is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $95 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 24h 47m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 15h 37m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Erie Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Cleveland Amtrak and Cary in around 24h 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cleveland to Charleston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Charleston to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Erie to Charlotte bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Columbus station.
Erie to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Charlotte is 570 miles. It takes approximately 9h 36m to drive from Erie to Charlotte.
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