There are 4 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) by plane, 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
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DTW - CLE
56 min$550–1,300Drive 144 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE)car 144 mi
2h 26m$27–38Line 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michiganbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0420
5h 40m$30–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Cleveland-CLE144 mi
2h 26m
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to fly which takes 56 min and costs $550 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10 and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Cleveland Airport (CLE) is 96 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) without a car is to line 261 bus and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 56 min to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE), including transfers and time at the airport.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is to fly which takes 56 min and costs $550 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can line 261 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 40m.
The quickest flight from Detroit Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 56 min.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Cass & Michigan station.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Airport Station via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit Bus Station, Cleveland Bus Station, and Brookpark Station in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–460
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Cass & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Cleveland-CLE
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE) is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Cleveland Airport (CLE).
Delta offers flights from Detroit Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Airport.
There are 534+ hotels available in Cleveland Airport (CLE).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Cleveland Airport (CLE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




