- Must visit
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
$139
Average price
$211
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 37 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
650 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY 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 New York, NY to Cleveland, OH will cost around $211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
Of the 17 buses that leave New York, NY for Cleveland, OH on Thu, Jul 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct buses cover the 650 km distance in an average of 11 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest buses will take 12 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 403 miles (650 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$105 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $191 Average price | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 50m Average total duration 12h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH costing on average $158 (€130).
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH costing on average $191 (€157).
Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
Train takes on average 12h 20m.
You'll arrive about -5h -13m sooner (11h 12m by bus vs 6h 59m by car) and save roughly $-6.16 (€-5.08) compared to fuel and tolls ($105 (€87) vs $99 (€82)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 13h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $97 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Cleveland, OH buses for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ · | 4:30 PM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 18h55 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 14h35 | 7:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 7:45 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 15h40 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
+ FlixBus | 7:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 11h30 | 7:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
+ FlixBus | 8:00 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 11h20 | 7:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 9h50 | 7:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 9:31 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 13h54 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
· | 10:50 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 12h35 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
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+ FlixBus+![]() | 9:30 AM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 18h50 | 4:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 18h05 | 4:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 17h20 | 4:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
· | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 14h45 | 4:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 2:30 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 13h50 | 4:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 13h10 | 4:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 12h50 | 4:20 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH run on average 16 times per day, taking around 11h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€49) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 403 miles (650 km) distance in 9h 50m.
Distance 403 miles (650 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€49) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 50m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Cleveland, OH — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cleveland, OH trip today.
World-class art museum famed for encyclopedic collections, free general admission, and standout holdings from ancient to contemporary art.
Major music museum celebrating rock history with iconic artifacts, immersive exhibits, and strong appeal for first-time visitors.
Excellent science museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, and family-friendly learning in a restored historic mansion setting.
Historic neighborhood known for walkable streets, breweries, galleries, and one of the city’s most local-feeling main corridors.
Flagship urban park with lakefront trails, beaches, gardens, and broad recreation space close to downtown.
Elegant cultural district anchored by museums, gardens, and classic architecture, ideal for a full day of walking and sightseeing.
A Cleveland staple of kielbasa, French fries, barbecue sauce, and slaw stuffed in a bun. It reflects the city's Eastern European and blue-collar food traditions.
Hearty Slovak-style stuffed cabbage rolls baked in tomato sauce. They are traditional in many Cleveland immigrant families and church festival menus.
Crisp potato pancakes often served with applesauce or sour cream. They are closely tied to Cleveland's strong Central and Eastern European heritage.
Beloved deli famous for towering corned beef sandwiches. Casual, no-frills, and widely considered a Cleveland institution.
Historic Ohio City brewpub known for Cleveland beer culture, sausages, pretzels, and hearty pub fare in a lively, landmark setting.
Refined farm-to-table restaurant in Ohio City serving seasonal American dishes with polished service and a warm neighborhood atmosphere.
Moderate for U.S. city travel: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than New York or Chicago, while transit and attractions are generally manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafes if service is good.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cleveland, OH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Cleveland, OH buses use the New York, Port Authority Bus Station to Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Cleveland, OH bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
New York, Port Authority Bus Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, Port Authority Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Auntie Anne's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Ticket office support is available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station.
Available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, Port Authority Bus Station: Elevators, ramps.
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.: Elevators, ramps.
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