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How to get fromCleveland to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeCLE - LAX
    8h 3m
    $154–416

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeCLE - SFO
    7h 50m
    $152–616

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d 3h
    $272–1,748

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Cambridgebus
    2. Take the bus from Cambridge, OH to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 6h
    $197–626

  5. Drive 2,340.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Los Angelescar2,340.5 mi
    36h 42m
    $428–617

  6. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeCLE - SAN
    8h 45m
    $244–1,108

Cleveland to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and California, USA?

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

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