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How to get fromWashington DC to Clevelandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane DCA - CLE
    3h 28m
    $506–1,307

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Cleveland, OHbus bus Cinncinati,OH-Buffalo / ...
    12h 10m
    $55–137

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain train Floridian
    12h 11m
    $142–282

  4. Drive 354.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Clevelandcar car 354.8 mi
    6h 44m
    $65–94

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane IAD - CLE
    3h 55m
    $75–471

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane BWI - CLE
    4h 5m
    $127–1,205

Washington DC to Cleveland by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Cleveland, OH via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron in around 12h 10m.

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