There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland to Portsmouth by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CLE - ORF
5h 16m$108–512Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
16h 37m$92–172Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
17h 27m$204–432Drive 510 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Portsmouthcar 510 mi
9h 56m$94–135
Cleveland to Portsmouth by subway, foot, bus, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Portsmouth is to bus which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Portsmouth is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to Portsmouth station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
The distance between Cleveland and Portsmouth is 457 miles. The road distance is 513 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Portsmouth without a car is to bus which takes 16h 37m and costs $90 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cleveland to Portsmouth, including transfers.
Cleveland to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Portsmouth is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 16h 37m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $440 and takes 17h 27m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tower City Station Track 8 to Macarthur Square Station via Brookpark Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 16h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cleveland to Portsmouth train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Portsmouth is 513 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Cleveland to Portsmouth.
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