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How to get fromWilmington to Clevelandby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane ILM - CLE
    4h 30m
    $107–520

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cleveland, OHbus bus
    21h 13m
    $90–217

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    23h 3m
    $256–522

  4. Drive 656.2 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Clevelandcar car 656.2 mi
    11h 55m
    $120–173

  5. Bus, train via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train
    23h 34m
    $258–547

Wilmington to Cleveland by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 554.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Cleveland, OH via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, and Charleston, WV in around 21h 13m.

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