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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SAN - CLE
    6h 27m
    $134–219

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2d 5h
    $667–1,559

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Toledobus bus
    5. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus
    2d 9h
    $380–677

  4. Drive  2,348.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Clevelandcar car 2,348.9 mi
    38h 34m
    $429–620

San Diego to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,035.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Cleveland Amtrak via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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