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How to get fromCleveland, OH to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    7h 51m
    $162–338

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CLE - SFO
    8h 4m
    $156–620

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Bsb 25
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $1,237–1,982

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $443–725

  5. Drive  2,342.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland, OH to Los Angelescar car 2,342.6 mi
    36h 58m
    $414–598

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CLE - SAN
    8h 48m
    $188–560

  7. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane CLE - LGB
    9h 51m
    $198–858

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,077.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cleveland, OH to Los Angeles Union Station via Cleveland, Columbus, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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