How to get from Erie to Charlestown by bus?

From Erie to Charlestown by bus

To get from Erie to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 56 bus from Erie Av & Broad St station to Torresdale Av & Hunting Park Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min.

181min
Walk to bus stationBus - 56
56
Bus - 5
5
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Erie Av & Broad St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Erie Av & Broad St
    ID 21260
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Torresdale-Cottman
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Torresdale Av & Hunting Park Av
    ID 839
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Frankford Av & Hunting Park Av - Fs
    ID 24133
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    2nd-Market
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd St & Green St
    ID 67
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Erie to Charlestown by bus via 4, 43 and FLIXBUS 2602

To get from Erie to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Rising Sun Av & Germantown Av - Fs station to Broad St & Spring Garden St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 43 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Bus - 43
43
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Rising Sun Av & Germantown Av - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rising Sun Av & Germantown Av - Fs
    ID 16162
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Broad-Pattison
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Spring Garden St
    ID 17168
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring Garden St & Broad St
    ID 681
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Richmond-Cumberland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St
    ID 32375
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Erie to Charlestown

The distance between Erie, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 31.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Erie to Charlestown by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Erie

Erie is located at Erie, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Broad St & Erie Av.

Subway stations close to Erie:

  • Hunting Park
  • Allegheny
  • North Philadelphia

Train stations close to Erie:

  • Allegheny
  • North Philadelphia Amtrak

Bus stations close to Erie:

  • Broad St & Erie Av
  • Germantown Av & Erie Av
  • Erie Av & Broad St

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Atwater Dr - FS

Related Routes

Alternative route from Erie to Charlestown by bus via 4, 43 and FLIXBUS 2602

To get from Erie to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 4 bus from Rising Sun Av & Germantown Av - Fs station to Broad St & Spring Garden St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 43 bus and finally take the FLIXBUS 2602 bus from Philadelphia station to Malvern station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 40 min.

160min
Walk to bus stationBus - 4
4
Bus - 43
43
Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
Walk to Charlestown
Leaves from Rising Sun Av & Germantown Av - Fs

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rising Sun Av & Germantown Av - Fs
    ID 16162
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Broad-Pattison
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St & Spring Garden St
    ID 17168
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spring Garden St & Broad St
    ID 681
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Richmond-Cumberland
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring Garden St & 2nd St
    ID 32375
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Philadelphia
    ID 6MK
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2602FLIXBUS 2602
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2602
    Malvern
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malvern
    ID 6MV
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Charlestown
    Walk to
    Charlestown
    2.42 mi • 50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Erie to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 56, Bus line 5, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Erie to Charlestown?

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line 43, Bus line FLIXBUS 2602.

  • Is there a direct bus between Erie and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Erie to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The 56 bus line goes from Erie Av & Broad St station near Erie to Torresdale-Cottman station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Torresdale-Cottman station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Erie to Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus?

    The total travel time between Erie and Charlestown in Philadelphia by bus is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Erie to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 56 bus from the Erie Av & Broad St stop near Erie in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Erie and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Torresdale-Cottman stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.