There are 4 ways to get from Raleigh to Cleveland by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)RDU - CLE
4h 2m$193–755Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cleveland Bus Station
14h 58m$98–241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Cleveland AmtrakFloridian
17h 45m$180–1,000Drive 554 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Cleveland554 mi
9h 42m$102–146
Raleigh to Cleveland by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Cleveland is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raleigh Union Station station and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 45m.
The distance between Raleigh and Cleveland is 444 miles. The road distance is 557.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 14h 58m and costs $95 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Raleigh to Cleveland, including transfers.
Raleigh to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $190 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $250 and takes 14h 58m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $1,000 and takes 17h 45m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Cleveland Bus Station via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
- 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 Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Cleveland is 557 miles. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Raleigh to Cleveland.
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