How much is the train ticket from New York City to Cleveland?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Cleveland start from R 1 239. The average price for this train route is around R 2 796. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Cleveland?

The average train journey time from New York City to Cleveland is 15h 53m, covering a distance of 651 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 13m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Cleveland route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Cleveland?

The earliest train from New York City to Cleveland departs at 09:00. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Train New York City to Cleveland from R 1 176 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Cleveland on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 1m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 18m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Cleveland on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	17h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	17h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 1m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Cleveland on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	17h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	17h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 1m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Cleveland on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 18m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 18m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Cleveland on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 1m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 18m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Cleveland on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:52	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 1m	02:53	Amtrak Station	Cheapest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	Fastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 18m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Cleveland on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	15:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	12h 13m	03:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	16h 18m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	11:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	15h 53m	02:53	Amtrak Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:32 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Cleveland

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cleveland. The journey takes about 15 hours and with fares starting at just R 920, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

15hAverage duration

650 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 920 - R 4 819	Average duration15h	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 239 - R 11 316	Average duration15h 53m	CO₂ emissions 59kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 239

Amtrak New York City Cleveland recent customer reviews

Delayed encounters during the trip

Rita B.

19 June 2023

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Cleveland, OH, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from New York City to Cleveland?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Cleveland start from R 1 239. The average price for this train route is around R 2 796. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Cleveland?
The average train journey time from New York City to Cleveland is 15h 53m, covering a distance of 651 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 13m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Cleveland route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Cleveland?
The earliest train from New York City to Cleveland departs at 09:00. And the latest train departs at 15:40.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

R 3 407

10/12

R 2 837

Today

R 1 955

12/12

R 3 356

13/12

R 1 955

14/12

R 3 407

15/12

R 3 252

16/12

R 2 335

The cheapest trip from New York City to Cleveland, OH, US was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 955

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from New York City to Cleveland, OH, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 955 to R 14 994 for a train ticket from New York City to Cleveland, OH, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 955, which is on 2025-12-13.