How to travel from Atlanta to Cleveland, United States of America

The distance between Atlanta and Cleveland is around 576 miles (926km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Atlanta to Cleveland by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland (CLE).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $165
Operated by

Spirit Airlines

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Toledo and then to Cleveland OH.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $145
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance698 miles (1,124km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Atlanta and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Atlanta to Cleveland by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $145 and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $165.

The distance between Atlanta and Cleveland is around 576 miles (926km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556 miles (894km)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Atlanta and Cleveland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Atlanta to Cleveland is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx $165.

The cheapest way to travel between Atlanta and Cleveland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $145 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Atlanta and Cleveland. We recommend that you fly from Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland (CLE). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Atlanta and Cleveland. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Atlanta to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toledo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

Greyhound USA and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Atlanta and Cleveland. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Atlanta and Cleveland. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and arrive at Cleveland (CLE). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Atlanta and Cleveland with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta and American Airlines fly between Atlanta and Cleveland. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Cleveland (CLE). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Atlanta to Cleveland typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Atlanta (ATL) and and arrive into Cleveland (CLE).

The closest major airport to Cleveland is Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL) (BKL) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Cleveland. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (CLE) and Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) (CAK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Atlanta and Cleveland. The distance is around 698 miles (1,124km) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Atlanta to Cleveland is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around $165.

How do I get from Atlanta to Cleveland

Compare travel optionsbetween Atlanta and Cleveland

Transport options from Atlanta to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
$165
every 15 mins926km (576 miles)
Bus
17h 50m
$145
once daily1,278km (794 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
$69
on demand1,124km (698 miles)

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Airports near Cleveland

The following major airports near Cleveland offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BKL
Burke Lakefront Airport (BKL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1 miles (2km) from Cleveland
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
International Airport
Distance
10 miles (16km) from Cleveland
CAK
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43 miles (69km) from Cleveland