How to travel from Los Angeles to Cleveland, United States of America

The distance between Los Angeles and Cleveland is around 2,084 miles (3,354km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Los Angeles to Cleveland by plane, train, 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 Long Beach (LGB) to Cleveland (CLE).

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time5hrs
  • Typical cost
    $350
Operated by

Southwest Airlines

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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $300
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $330
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Distance2,343 miles (3,771km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Los Angeles and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Los Angeles to Cleveland by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around $300 and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $350.

The distance between Los Angeles and Cleveland is around 2,084 miles (3,354km).

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Los Angeles and Cleveland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 12h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Los Angeles to Cleveland is to fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx $350.

The cheapest way to travel between Los Angeles and Cleveland, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around $300 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Los Angeles and Cleveland. It typically takes around 2 days 1h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Los Angeles to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 1h.

Amtrak run train services between Los Angeles and Cleveland. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2 days 1h, 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 Los Angeles and Cleveland. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Los Angeles to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Columbus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Greyhound USA, GoBus and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Los Angeles and Cleveland. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Los Angeles and Cleveland. Flights depart from Long Beach (LGB) and arrive at Cleveland (CLE) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 5hrs.

There is no direct flight from Los Angeles to Cleveland. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 6h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Los Angeles to Cleveland typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Long Beach (LGB) 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 Los Angeles and Cleveland. The distance is around 2,343 miles (3,771km) by road and it will take around 1 day 12h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Los Angeles to Cleveland is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around $350.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Los Angeles and Cleveland

Transport options from Los Angeles to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 30m
$350
hourly3,354km (2,084 miles)
Train
2 days 1h
$300
twice daily4,130km (2,567 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2 days 4h
$330
once daily3,972km (2,468 miles)
Bus via Cambridge2 days 10h
$325
once daily4,126km (2,564 miles)
Drive
1 day 12h
$230
on demand3,771km (2,343 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