There are 4 ways to get from Parma to Akron by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Rockside to Akron Northsidetrain National Park Scenic Railway
1h 45m$32–48Drive 29.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Parma to Akroncar 29.5 mi
40 min$6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Brook Park to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus Route C SB
2h 36m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parma to Akrontaxi 29.5 mi
40 min$80–100
Parma to Akron by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parma to Akron is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Parma to Akron is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Parma to Akron. However, there are services departing from 5685 Brookpark Rd and arriving at Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron via Brook Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Parma to Akron. However, there are services departing from Rockside and arriving at Akron Northside via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Parma and Akron is 30 miles. The road distance is 29.6 miles.
The best way to get from Parma to Akron without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Parma to Akron, including transfers.
Parma to Akron bus services, operated by GoBus, depart from Brook Park station.
Parma to Akron train services, operated by Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, depart from Rockside station.
The best way to get from Parma to Akron is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $30 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $10 - $15 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Parma, OH, USA and Akron, OH, USA?
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad operates a train from Rockside to Akron Northside twice daily. Tickets cost $15–28 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, GoBus operates a bus from Brook Park to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron once daily. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- 1-800-468-4070
- [email protected]
- Website
- cvsr.org
Train from Rockside to Akron Northside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–28
- Website
- https://www.cvsr.org/excursions/national-park-excursions/national-park-scenic
- Coach
- $15
- First Class
- $23
- Upper Dome
- $28
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegobus.com
Bus from Brook Park to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://ridegobus.com
- Book at
- https://booking.ridegobus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
United Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 216-398-9000
- Website
- unitedcabcle.com
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More Questions & Answers
Parma to Akron bus services, operated by GoBus, arrive at Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron station.
Parma to Akron train services, operated by Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, arrive at Akron Northside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parma to Akron is 30 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Parma to Akron.
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