There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane CHS - CLE
5h 49m$100–547Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Silver Meteor / ...
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
22h 18m$261–576Drive 711.3 mi
- Drive from Charleston to Clevelandcar 711.3 mi
12h 13m$130–188
Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Cleveland is to drive which costs $130 - $190 and takes 12h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Charleston to Cleveland is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Charleston station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Charleston Amtrak Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
The distance between Charleston and Cleveland is 624 miles. The road distance is 715.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charleston to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 22h 18m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Charleston to Cleveland, including transfers.
Charleston to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charleston to Cleveland is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 22h 18m.
Charleston to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charleston to Cleveland is 715 miles. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Charleston to Cleveland.
What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Cleveland Amtrak via Charleston Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 22h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
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