TRAVEL INFORMATION:
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): Located 12 miles from downtown, from CLE take OH-237 N to I-71 N towards downtown Cleveland. I-71 N will merge into I-90 E as you approach downtown. Exit at East 9th Street then drive north on East 9th Street to St. Clair Avenue and turn left (west). Drive three blocks west on St. Clair Avenue and turn right (north) on Ontario Street. Drive one block north on Ontario Street and turn right (east) on Lakeside Avenue. The main entrances to the Hilton and Convention Center will appear on the right.
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers a public transportation option from CLE airport to downtown Cleveland for only $2.50. However, due to June track work, Red Line rail service between the airport and West Blvd.-Cudell will be replaced with 66R buses.* Travelers should take the 66R bus from the airport to the rail line, then take the Rapid Transit (rail) to the Tower City Center station (10th stop, about 30 minutes). From Tower City, exit onto Public Square. The Convention Center and hotels are a few short blocks away or you can take one of the free trolleys from Public Square (B or C lines). Check trolley routes and schedules here: http://www.riderta.com/routes/trolley.
*At the Airport: The 66R stop is located in the Limo Lot between the Terminal and the Smart Parking Garage.
At West Blvd: The bus will pull in and stop in front of the station where you can board the Rapid Transit to Tower City. Please allow extra travel time.
Please visit www.riderta.com/routes/redline for updates on the schedule.
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK): Located 51 miles from downtown, from CAK take I-77 N to the East 9th Street exit in downtown Cleveland. Drive north on East 9th Street to St. Clair Avenue and turn left (west). Drive three blocks west on St. Clair Avenue and turn right (north) on Ontario Street. Drive one block north on Ontario Street and turn right (east) on Lakeside Avenue. The main entrances to the Hilton and Convention Center will appear on the right.
The driving directions from CLE and CAK will also take you past the Westin, Drury, and Marriott hotels along St. Clair Avenue.
