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Cleveland Museum Of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in University Circle, known for its outstanding collections spanning Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. A top cultural stop in Cleveland.
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
9 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 36 m
Buses per day
14
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 $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 14 buses that leave New York, NY for Cleveland, OH on Mon, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 650 km distance in an average of 11 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 12 h 45 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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Omio 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 $61. 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 $61, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 403 miles (650 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $194 Average price | $101 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 $160 (€130).
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH costing on average $194 (€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 $-6.26 (€-5.08) compared to fuel and tolls ($107 (€87) vs $101 (€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 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Cleveland, OH buses for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus+ · | 10:15 AM New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY | 18h00 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+![]() | 11:00 AM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 17h15 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
· | 1:35 PM New York, George Washington Bridge Bus Station | 14h40 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 2:15 PM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 14h00 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus+ · | 3:10 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 13h05 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 3:30 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 12h45 | 4:15 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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+![]() | 5:25 PM New York, W 37th Street / 7th Ave (Sprinter Bus Drop Off), NY | 18h00 | 11:25 AM Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM New York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY | 12h50 | 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 | |
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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 $61 (€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 $61 (€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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