How to travel from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH

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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Cleveland, OH

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 an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, while a flight costs an average of $506.

Distance: 403 miles (650 km)

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$286

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$111

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$506

Average price

$98

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13h 53m

Average total duration

13h 23m

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12h 19m

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11h 49m

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5h 56m

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3h 56m

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6h 59m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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1.9 - 3.9kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH is a bus with an average price of $111 (€93).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH:

A bus is $175 (€147) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH costing on average $286 (€240).

A bus is $395 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH costing on average $506 (€424).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 56m.

Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 19m.

Train takes on average 13h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between New York, NY and Cleveland, OH including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $286 (€240) compared to roughly $98 (€82) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-188.17 (€-157.82). The journey takes 13h 23m versus 6h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH

How to get from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greyhound
    3:30 PM12h45
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    4:15 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    3:30 PM12h45
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    4:15 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA1951
    7:29 AM1h38
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    9:07 AMHopkins International Airport
    $3681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian
    10:52 AM16h01
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    2:53 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
    $2901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian
    11:16 AM15h37
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    2:53 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
    $3631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian
    10:35 AM16h18
    Penn Station, New York, NY
    2:53 AMCleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH
    $3631One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 AM15h50
    New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY
    5:15 PMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    7:45 PM15h40
    New York, 28 Allen St., NY
    11:25 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)
    $1431One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhound ·
    4:30 PM18h55
    New York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY
    11:25 AMCleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side)
    $1431One-way
    2 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA788+envoy airAA3454
    10:29 AM6h39
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    5:08 PMHopkins International Airport
    $2791One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA6285 · UA2335
    6:00 AM3h35
    LaGuardia Airport
    9:35 AMHopkins International Airport
    $3041One-way
    1 transfer
  • UnitedUA2336 · UA1156
    5:21 PM5h15
    LaGuardia Airport
    10:36 PMHopkins International Airport
    $3041One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH

Travel to Cleveland, OH easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH.

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Cleveland, OH including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH is a bus with an average price of $111 (€93).

This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH:

A bus is $175 (€147) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH costing on average $286 (€240).

A bus is $395 (€331) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH costing on average $506 (€424).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 56m.

Other travel options to Cleveland, OH take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 19m.

Train takes on average 13h 53m.

The distance from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH is approximately 403 miles (650 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH is:
  • Around 55 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Cleveland, OH as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Hopkins International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Cleveland Amtrak, Cleveland, OH.
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Cleveland, Chester Ave At the Greyhound Station (South Side).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Cleveland, OH by bus.
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, psa airlines to go to Cleveland, OH by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Cleveland, OH by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Cleveland, OH often also extend their vacation to go to Orlando, FL, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cleveland, OH and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cleveland, OH to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Cleveland, OH, and its key attractions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the West Side Market, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.
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