There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Cleveland by ferry, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BOS - CLE
4h 15m$137–963Drive 638.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Clevelandcar 638.3 mi
11h 6m$117–169Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0171
14h 57m$125–182Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Cleveland Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
15h 3m$370–600
Boston to Cleveland by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cleveland is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cleveland is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $130 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Superior Av & W 6Th St via West Park Station Stop #4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 3m.
The distance between Boston and Cleveland is 577 miles. The road distance is 642 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 14h 57m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Boston to Cleveland, including transfers.
Boston to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Cleveland is to bus which takes 14h 57m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 15h 3m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 13h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Cleveland Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 15h 3m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Boston to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cleveland is 642 miles. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Boston to Cleveland.
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