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Cleveland Museum of Art
World-class art museum famed for encyclopedic collections, free general admission, and standout holdings from ancient to contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
14 h 5 m
Average duration
16 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
749 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
It's difficult to get from Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH without transferring at least once.
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· Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a flight costs an average of $397.
Distance: 465 miles (749 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$175 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $413 Average price | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 58m Average total duration 19h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 9m Average total duration 17h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH costing on average $228 (€187).
A bus is $238 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH costing on average $413 (€339).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Train takes on average 17h 39m.
Bus takes on average 19h 28m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
The table below shows live departures for Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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+ FlixBus | 5:15 PM Hartford, Union Station | 14h05 | 7:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
· · | 6:45 PM Hartford, Union Station | 16h40 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
· | 10:50 AM Hartford, Union Station | 17h30 | 4:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Hartford, CT to Cleveland, OH run on average 4 times per day, taking around 19h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 465 miles (749 km) distance in 14h 5m.
Distance 465 miles (749 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 14h 5m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafes if service is good.
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