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

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There are 7 ways to get from California 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)planeLAX - CLE
    6h 40m
    $154–416

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland AmtraktrainFloridian / ...
    2d 2h
    $274–1,566

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Stationbus
    2d 6h
    $227–533

  4. Drive 2,340.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Clevelandcar2,340.3 mi
    36h 44m
    $428–617

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSFO - CLE
    7h 5m
    $203–816

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeSAN - CLE
    7h 56m
    $256–1,108

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)planeLGB - CLE
    8h 16m
    $204–854

California to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Cleveland Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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