There are 4 ways to get from Charlotte to Cleveland by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane CLT - CLE
3h 41m$105–345Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from Charleston, WV to Cleveland, OHbus Charleston
12h 25m$54–152Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Cary to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
22h 30m$332–1,442Drive 507.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Clevelandcar 507.5 mi
8h 42m$93–134
Charlotte to Cleveland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Cleveland is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $100 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Cleveland, OH via Charleston, WV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlotte station to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Amtrak Station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
The distance between Charlotte and Cleveland is 452 miles. The road distance is 510.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $50 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Charlotte to Cleveland, including transfers.
Charlotte to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
Charlotte to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlotte Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $100 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 12h 25m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $1,500 and takes 22h 30m.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Cleveland, OH via Charleston, WV in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Charleston, WV to Cleveland, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlotte to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charleston Bus Station.
Charlotte to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Cleveland is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Charlotte to Cleveland.
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