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How to Travel from

San Francisco to Cleveland

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Four ways to Travel from San Francisco to Cleveland

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins
Ave. Duration:
6h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$315.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$423.91
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$369.57

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$304.35–$543.48
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins
Ave. Duration:
7h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$489.13

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.24–$11.96

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.96–$141.30

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$130.43
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$413.04
Bus from Denver Union Station to Columbus
Ave. Duration:
27h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$500.00
Bus from Columbus to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$92.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Cleveland?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Cleveland is to fly which costs $76.09 - $260.87 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Cleveland?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Cleveland?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco station to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from San Francisco Bus Station and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Cleveland?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Cleveland via Richmond and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

Is there a direct flight between San Francisco and Cleveland?

Yes, there are direct flights between San Francisco and Cleveland; these take 4h 39m and cost $70.65 - $239.13 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Cleveland?

The distance between San Francisco and Cleveland is 3513 km. The road distance is 3958.3 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Cleveland without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Cleveland without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 12h and costs $173.91 - $1195.65 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Cleveland?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from San Francisco to Cleveland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Cleveland bus from?

San Francisco to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from San Francisco Bus Station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Cleveland train from?

San Francisco to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Cleveland?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Cleveland is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs $76.09 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $1195.65 and takes 2 days 12h, you could also train, which costs $217.39 - $815.22 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the San Francisco to Cleveland bus arrive?

San Francisco to Cleveland bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Cleveland?

Cleveland is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 05:49 in San Francisco and 08:49 in Cleveland.

Where does the San Francisco to Cleveland train arrive?

San Francisco to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Cleveland is 3958 km. It takes approximately 38h 5m to drive from San Francisco to Cleveland.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Cleveland?

Book your San Francisco to Cleveland bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cleveland?

There are 509+ hotels available in Cleveland. Prices start at $49.27 per night.
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