There are 6 ways to get from Washington DC to Cleveland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DCA - CLE
3h 32m$606–1,107Drive 354.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington DC to Clevelandcar 354.8 mi
6h 44m$65–94Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
11h 55m$73–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
12h 14m$222–363Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane IAD - CLE
3h 56m$85–376Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane BWI - CLE
4h 3m$127–945
Washington DC to Cleveland by foot, bus, and subway (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Cleveland is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $600 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at Superior Av & W 6Th St via Washington Union Station and West Park Station Stop #4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
The distance between Washington DC and Cleveland is 329 miles. The road distance is 356.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 11h 55m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Washington DC to Cleveland, including transfers.
Washington DC to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Cleveland is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $600 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 11h 55m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $370 and takes 12h 14m.
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 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 9h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–360
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Washington DC to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cleveland Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Cleveland is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Washington DC to Cleveland.
There are 678+ hotels available in Cleveland.