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How to get fromCharleston to Clevelandby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane CHS - CLE
    5h 41m
    $103–562

  2. Fly to Akron, bus

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Akron (CAK)plane plane CHS - CAK
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    6h 31m
    $83–467

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    22h 18m
    $541–836

  4. Drive  711.3 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Clevelandcar car 711.3 mi
    12h 13m
    $130–188

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

Calendar134Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American 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.

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