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

The distance between Houston and Cleveland is around 1,141 miles (1,836km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Houston 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) to Cleveland (CLE).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $415
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Dallas then Toledo and then to Cleveland OH.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $250
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal then Chicago Union Station and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $240
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car
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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Distance1,313 miles (2,113km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Houston and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Houston to Cleveland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $240 and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $415.

The distance between Houston and Cleveland is around 1,141 miles (1,836km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,115 miles (1,794km)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Houston and Cleveland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Houston to Cleveland is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx $415.

The cheapest way to travel between Houston and Cleveland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Houston and Cleveland. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Houston to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Amtrak run train services between Houston and Cleveland. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 12h, 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 Houston and Cleveland. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Houston to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dallas and Toledo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Houston and Cleveland. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Houston and Cleveland. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) and arrive at Cleveland (CLE) - via Nashville (BNA). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Houston to Cleveland. There is however a flight that goes via Nashville (BNA). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Houston to Cleveland typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Houston Hobby Apt (HOU) 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 Houston and Cleveland. The distance is around 1,313 miles (2,113km) by road and it will take around 22h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Houston to Cleveland is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around $415.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Houston and Cleveland

Transport options from Houston to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 35m
$415
every 30 mins1,836km (1,141 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$250
once daily2,435km (1,513 miles)
Train
1 day 12h
$240
6 times a week2,630km (1,634 miles)
Drive
22h 25m
$130
on demand2,113km (1,313 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