How to travel from Saint Paul to Cleveland, United States of America

The distance between Saint Paul and Cleveland is around 741 miles (1,193km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Paul to Cleveland by 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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Train

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

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    $125
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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $105
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Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration12h 15m
  • Distance741 miles (1,193km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Paul and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Cleveland by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $105 and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $73.

The distance between Saint Paul and Cleveland is around 741 miles (1,193km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621 miles (999km)

It takes around 15hrs to get from Saint Paul and Cleveland by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Cleveland is to drive which takes around 12h 15m and will set you back approx $73.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul and Cleveland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $105 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Paul and Cleveland. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Paul to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15hrs.

Amtrak run train services between Saint Paul and Cleveland. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 15hrs, 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 Saint Paul and Cleveland. It typically takes around 16hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16hrs.

Greyhound USA and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Cleveland. Buses run twice daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Paul to Cleveland. We recommend that you take the train to Chicago Union Station and then to Cleveland. instead which will take 15hrs.

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 Saint Paul and Cleveland. The distance is around 741 miles (1,193km) by road and it will take around 12h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Paul to Cleveland is to take the train which takes, on average, 15hrs and will usually cost around $125.

How do I get from Saint Paul to Cleveland

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Paul and Cleveland

Transport options from Saint Paul to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
15hrs
$125
every 20 mins1,204km (748 miles)
Bus
16hrs
$105
twice daily1,265km (786 miles)
Drive
12h 15m
$73
on demand1,193km (741 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