There are 8 ways to get from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by plane, subway, tram, bus, train (Amtrak), train, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane CLE - JFK
3h 4m$502–952Drive 466.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK)car 466.4 mi
8h 32m$86–123Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, tram
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane CLE - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway
- Take the tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4tram
3h 48m$134–454Bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to New Yorkbus Cleveland-New York
10h 42m$105–115Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 29m$204–417Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CLE - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
4h 22m$206–900Bus via Brookpark Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0420
15h 44m$94–174Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cleveland to New York JFK-JFK466.4 mi
8h 32m
Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $500 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Cleveland, OH and arriving at Archer Av/Sutphin Blvd via Frankfort St / Pearl St and Queens Blvd/Main St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK). However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Terminal 4 via New York Penn Station and Jamaica Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.
The distance between Cleveland and New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 437 miles. The road distance is 469.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) without a car is to bus which takes 10h 42m and costs $100 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK), including transfers.
Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Great Wall Bus, depart from Cleveland, OH station.
Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $500 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $120 and takes 10h 42m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $420 and takes 13h 29m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA?
American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Great Wall Bus operates a bus from Cleveland, OH to New York 5 times a week. Tickets cost $90 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Jamaica Station to Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9
- Website
- Airtrain - JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- [email protected]
Bus from Cleveland, OH to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90
- Schedules at
- Great Wall Bus
- Passenger
- $90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cleveland to New York JFK-JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) bus services, operated by Great Wall Bus, arrive at New York station.
Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK) is 469 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Cleveland to New York JFK Airport (JFK).
There are 2823+ hotels available in New York JFK Airport (JFK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cleveland and New York JFK Airport (JFK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















