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How to get fromCalifornia to Cleveland, OHby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Cleveland, OH by plane, train, bus, 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
    7h 12m
    $164–409

  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
    8h 26m
    $138–231

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 26
    2d 3h
    $1,264–1,973

  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
    $410–647

  5. Drive  2,341.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cleveland, OHcar car 2,341.8 mi
    36h 59m
    $428–618

  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 38m
    $167–459

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LGB - CLE
    8h 35m
    $257–1,107

California to Cleveland, OH by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,077 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Cleveland, OH via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, and Cleveland in around 2d 7h.

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