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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    7h 14m
    $154–396

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 5h
    $812–1,732

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $371–732

  4. Drive 2,356.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Clevelandcar car 2,356.1 mi
    37h 16m
    $430–622

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BUR - CLE
    9h 35m
    $257–857

Santa Monica to Cleveland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,072.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Cleveland Amtrak via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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