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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)plane plane LAX - CLE
    6h 42m
    $164–476

  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 2h
    $244–1,494

  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 6h
    $203–492

  4. Drive 2,340.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Clevelandcar car 2,340.4 mi
    36h 57m
    $428–617

  5. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SFO - CLE
    7h 1m
    $193–816

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane SAN - CLE
    7h 46m
    $266–1,208

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LGB - CLE
    8h 11m
    $204–904

California to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest 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 2 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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