There are 6 ways to get from Erie to Charlotte by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 28m$90–555Bus via Brook Park
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
17h 5m$85–163Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Columbusbus FlixBus 2526
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Columbus / ...
15h 37m$108–177Train (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$243–585Drive 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 48m$129–711
Erie to Charlotte by bus and foot
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 28m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via E Main St & S 5Th St and Columbus - Mound St. 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 bus which takes 15h 37m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 28m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 37m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $600 and takes 24h 47m.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Charlotte Bus Station via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and Columbus - Mound St in around 15h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Erie International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
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
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Erie Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Erie to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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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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