How to travel from Portland Oregon to Cleveland, United States of America

The distance between Portland Oregon and Cleveland is around 2,210 miles (3,557km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Portland Oregon 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 Portland (PDX) to Cleveland (CLE).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time5h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $425
Operated by

United Airlines

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train
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Train

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

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $300
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Bus

Take the bus to Denver then Columbus and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $380
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Distance2,448 miles (3,940km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portland Oregon and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Portland Oregon 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 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $425.

The distance between Portland Oregon and Cleveland is around 2,210 miles (3,557km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,050 miles (3,298km)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Portland Oregon and Cleveland by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 14h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portland Oregon to Cleveland is to fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx $425.

The cheapest way to travel between Portland Oregon 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 Portland Oregon and Cleveland. It typically takes around 2 days 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portland Oregon to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 4h.

Amtrak run train services between Portland Oregon and Cleveland. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 4h, 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 Portland Oregon and Cleveland. It typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portland Oregon to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Denver and Columbus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 12h.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Portland Oregon and Cleveland. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Portland Oregon and Cleveland. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Cleveland (CLE) - via Denver (DEN). The flight takes around 5h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Portland Oregon to Cleveland. There is however a flight that goes via Denver (DEN). This services will take at least 6h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Portland Oregon to Cleveland typically takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Portland (PDX) 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 Portland Oregon and Cleveland. The distance is around 2,448 miles (3,940km) by road and it will take around 1 day 14h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portland Oregon to Cleveland is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around $425.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portland Oregon and Cleveland

Transport options from Portland Oregon to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
6h 10m
$425
every 20 mins3,557km (2,210 miles)
Train
2 days 4h
$300
once daily4,154km (2,581 miles)
Bus
2 days 12h
$380
once daily4,452km (2,766 miles)
Drive
1 day 14h
$240
on demand3,940km (2,448 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