There are 5 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane RIC - CLE
4h 2m$93–532Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus
14h 55m$69–170Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 17m$172–366Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Cleveland429.2 mi
8h 33mDrive 429.2 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Clevelandcar 429.2 mi
8h 33m$79–114
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland is to bus which costs $65 - $170 and takes 14h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Cleveland, OH via Richmond, Washington Union Station and Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 17m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Cleveland is 375 miles. The road distance is 431.7 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $65 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $90 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 14h 55m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $370 and takes 17h 17m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to Cleveland, OH via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, and Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron in around 14h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 888 954 6287
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go bus
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Go bus
- Book at
- Go bus booking
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland is 432 miles. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cleveland.
There are 700+ hotels available in Cleveland.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Cleveland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.