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How to get fromCalifornia to Clevelandby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    6h 39m
    $161–336

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SAN - CLE
    7h 53m
    $136–608

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 2h
    $1,406–2,171

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    2d 7h
    $423–664

  5. Drive  2,340.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Clevelandcar car 2,340.4 mi
    36h 59m
    $387–559

  6. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    7h 2m
    $164–456

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane FAT - CLE
    9h 35m
    $164–704

California to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,075 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between California, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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