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

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    6h 50m
    $203–335

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    2d 9h
    $398–800

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 12h
    $865–1,836

  4. Drive 2,453.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Clevelandcar car 2,453.8 mi
    38h 19m
    $448–647

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane OAK - CLE
    8h 36m
    $259–1,011

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SJC - CLE
    9h 22m
    $245–967

San Francisco to Cleveland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,183 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Cleveland via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 2d 9h.

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