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

The distance between Phoenix and Cleveland is around 1,752 miles (2,820km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Phoenix 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 Phoenix (PHX) to Cleveland (CLE).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $325
Operated by

Frontier Airlines

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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus and then to Cleveland OH.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $310
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Flagstaff Station then take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $300
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,059 miles (3,314km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Phoenix and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Phoenix to Cleveland by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $285 and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $325.

The distance between Phoenix and Cleveland is around 1,752 miles (2,820km).

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Phoenix and Cleveland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Phoenix to Cleveland is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $325.

The cheapest way to travel between Phoenix and Cleveland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $285 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Phoenix and Cleveland. We recommend that you fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cleveland (CLE). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phoenix and Cleveland. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Phoenix 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 1 day 22h.

Greyhound USA, Barons Bus and GoBus run regular bus services between Phoenix and Cleveland. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Phoenix and Cleveland. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and arrive at Cleveland (CLE). The flight takes around 3h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Phoenix and Cleveland with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 55m.

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta and United Airlines fly between Phoenix and Cleveland. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) and and arrive into Cleveland (CLE). These flights usually take around 3h 55m.

The flight from Phoenix to Cleveland typically takes around 3h 55m. Flights depart from Phoenix (PHX) 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 Phoenix and Cleveland. The distance is around 2,059 miles (3,314km) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phoenix to Cleveland is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $325.

How do I get from Phoenix to Cleveland

Compare travel optionsbetween Phoenix and Cleveland

Transport options from Phoenix to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 45m
$325
every 20 mins2,820km (1,752 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 22h
$310
once daily3,412km (2,120 miles)
Bus via Cambridge2 days 1h
$285
once daily3,521km (2,188 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 17h
$300
once daily3,496km (2,173 miles)
Bus to Maricopa, train2 days 13h
$310
3 times a week4,306km (2,676 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$205
on demand3,314km (2,059 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