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How to get fromLos Angeles to Clevelandby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    6h 39m
    $161–336

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 2h
    $1,407–2,173

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    2d 7h
    $429–674

  4. Drive  2,340.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Clevelandcar car 2,340.4 mi
    36h 59m
    $428–617

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BUR - CLE
    8h 4m
    $170–712

  6. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LGB - CLE
    9h 35m
    $259–1,109

Los Angeles to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,075 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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