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How to get fromPortland to Clevelandby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Portland to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane PWM - CLE
    4h 45m
    $123–643

  2. Fly Portland to Akron, bus

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Akron (CAK)plane plane PWM - CAK
    2. Take the bus from RKP Transit Center to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus bus
    5h 17m
    $101–506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    17h 52m
    $147–239

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 40m
    $437–701

  5. Drive  694.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Clevelandcar car 694.5 mi
    13h 35m
    $119–172

  6. Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Logan International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BOS - CLE
    5h 44m
    $147–984

Portland to Cleveland by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration17h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 617.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland (PWM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Superior Av & W 6Th St via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Cleveland Bus Station, Brookpark Station, West Park Station, and West Park Station Stop #4 in around 17h 52m.

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