There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, 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.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Airport Station to Tower City Station Track 13subway Rl
28 min$3Subway, line 22 bus
- Take the subway from Airport Station to West Park Stationsubway Rl
- Take the bus from West Park Station Stop #4 to Rockwell Av & E 3Rd Stbus 22
57 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Clevelandtaxi 12.9 mi
16 min$35–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Downtown Cleveland12.9 mi
16 minDrive 12.9 mi
- Drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Clevelandcar 12.9 mi
16 min$3–4
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland is to subway which costs $3 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Airport Station station and arriving at Tower City Station Track 13 station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) and Downtown Cleveland is 11 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.
The subway from Airport Station to Tower City Station Track 13 takes 28 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland train services, operated by Greater Cleveland Transit, depart from Airport Station.
Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland train services, operated by Greater Cleveland Transit, arrive at Tower City Station Track 13.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland is 13 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Downtown Cleveland.
There are 618+ hotels available in Downtown Cleveland.
What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Downtown Cleveland, OH, USA?
Greater Cleveland Transit operates a subway from Airport Station to Tower City Station Track 13 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min.
Subway from Airport Station to Tower City Station Track 13
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Greater Cleveland Transit Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Airport Station to West Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Greater Cleveland Transit Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from West Park Station Stop #4 to Rockwell Av & E 3Rd St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Greater Cleveland Transit Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland-CLE to Downtown Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
United Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 216-398-9000
- Website
- unitedcabcle.com
Amherst-Elyria Taxi
- Phone
- +1-440-988-8294
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