There are 6 ways to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane CMH - CLE
2h 58m$850–950Line 7 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to E Mound St & S 4Th Stbus 7
- Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus Louisville / ...
5h 3m$20–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
4h 39m$27–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Columbus-CMH to Cleveland-CLE129.5 mi
2h 18mDrive 129.5 mi
- Drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE)car 129.5 mi
2h 18m$24–35Bus via Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
- Take the bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus 374 D
6h 11m$64–84
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) station. However, there are services departing from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Cleveland Airport (CLE) is 113 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $26 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $850 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $80 and takes 4h 39m.
There is no direct flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 2h 58m and has one stopover.
Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
What companies run services between Columbus Airport (CMH), USA and Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 614-228-1776
- Website
- cota.com
Bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to E Mound St & S 4Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.cota.com/
- Standard and Frequent
- $2
- Rush Hour
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Columbus-CMH to Cleveland-CLE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Columbus Airport (CMH) to Cleveland Airport (CLE).
Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Columbus Airport (CMH) and Cleveland Airport (CLE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












