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How to get fromDefiance to Clevelandby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Defiance to Cleveland by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Lake Shore Limited
    4h 23m
    $101–166

  2. Drive 158.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Defiance to Clevelandcar car 158.7 mi
    2h 41m
    $29–42

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bryan Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Clevelandbus bus Chicago
    4h 40m
    $86–141

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Defiance to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane FWA - CLE
    5h 13m
    $212–640

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Defiance, OH, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Defiance to Cleveland via Bryan Amtrak Station and Toledo in around 4h 40m.

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