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

The distance between Philadelphia and Cleveland is around 431 miles (694km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Philadelphia to Cleveland by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Harrisburg and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $80
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Greyhound USA

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Train

Take the train to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance431 miles (694km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Philadelphia and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Philadelphia to Cleveland by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $80 and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $43.

The distance between Philadelphia and Cleveland is around 431 miles (694km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358 miles (577km)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Philadelphia and Cleveland by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Philadelphia to Cleveland is to drive which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx $43.

The cheapest way to travel between Philadelphia and Cleveland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $80 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Philadelphia and Cleveland. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Philadelphia to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pittsburgh Amtrak Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Amtrak run train services between Philadelphia and Cleveland. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Philadelphia and Cleveland. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Philadelphia to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Harrisburg. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Philadelphia and Cleveland. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Philadelphia to Cleveland. We recommend that you take the bus to Harrisburg and then to Cleveland. instead which will take 8h 40m.

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 Philadelphia and Cleveland. The distance is around 431 miles (694km) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Philadelphia to Cleveland is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around $80.

How do I get from Philadelphia to Cleveland

Compare travel optionsbetween Philadelphia and Cleveland

Transport options from Philadelphia to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
8h 40m
$80
once daily711km (442 miles)
Train
10h 10m
$100
once daily778km (484 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
$43
on demand694km (431 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