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How to get fromSan Jose to Clevelandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SJC - CLE
    7h 43m
    $186–756

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    7h 23m
    $169–453

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago to Clevelandbus bus
    2d 11h
    $447–702

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    2d 13h
    $1,507–2,431

  5. Drive  2,482.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Clevelandcar car 2,482.3 mi
    38h 49m
    $453–655

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane OAK - CLE
    8h 34m
    $192–565

San Jose to Cleveland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,152.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Cleveland via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 2d 11h.

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