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

The distance between Baltimore and Cleveland is around 333 miles (536km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Baltimore to Cleveland by plane, bus, train 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 Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland (CLE).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Cleveland.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $60
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Washington Union Station and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $110
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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance371 miles (596km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Baltimore and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Baltimore to Cleveland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $60 and will take around 9h 25m. 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 $195.

The distance between Baltimore and Cleveland is around 333 miles (536km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 308 miles (496km)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Baltimore and Cleveland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Baltimore to Cleveland is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx $195.

The cheapest way to travel between Baltimore and Cleveland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $60 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Baltimore and Cleveland. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Baltimore to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Amtrak Acela, Amtrak Northeast Regional and Amtrak run train services between Baltimore and Cleveland. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Baltimore and Cleveland. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Baltimore and Cleveland with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 25m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Baltimore and Cleveland. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Baltimore and Cleveland. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and arrive at Cleveland (CLE). The flight takes around 1h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Baltimore and Cleveland with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.

Southwest Airlines fly between Baltimore and Cleveland. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) and and arrive into Cleveland (CLE). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.

The flight from Baltimore to Cleveland typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Baltimore (BWI) 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 Baltimore and Cleveland. The distance is around 371 miles (596km) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Baltimore to Cleveland is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around $195.

How do I get from Baltimore to Cleveland

Compare travel optionsbetween Baltimore and Cleveland

Transport options from Baltimore to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
$195
hourly536km (333 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
$60
once daily637km (396 miles)
Train
11h 25m
$110
once daily754km (469 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
$37
on demand596km (371 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