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

The distance between Saint Louis and Cleveland is around 517 miles (833km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Louis to Cleveland by bus, plane 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 and Plane

Take the bus to North Hanley Transit Center then fly from St. Louis (STL) to Cleveland (CLE).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $180
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Bus

Take the bus to Columbus and then to Cleveland.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $100
Operated by

Greyhound USA

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Drive

Drive to Cleveland.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance573 miles (922km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Louis and Cleveland

There are several options for getting from Saint Louis to Cleveland by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $100 and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $180.

The distance between Saint Louis and Cleveland is around 517 miles (833km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 493 miles (793km)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Saint Louis and Cleveland by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Louis to Cleveland is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx $180.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Louis and Cleveland, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $100 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint Louis and Cleveland. We recommend that you take the bus to North Hanley Transit Center then fly from St. Louis (STL) to Cleveland (CLE). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Louis and Cleveland. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Louis to Cleveland. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Clayton Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center and Columbus. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Saint Louis and Cleveland. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Louis to Cleveland. We recommend that you take the bus to North Hanley Transit Center then fly from St. Louis (STL) to Cleveland (CLE). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Louis and Cleveland. The distance is around 573 miles (922km) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Louis to Cleveland is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around $180.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Louis and Cleveland

Transport options from Saint Louis to Cleveland
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 45m
$180
hourly833km (517 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
$100
once daily941km (585 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
$57
on demand922km (573 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