The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers convenient service to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. RTA's Red Line provides regular service between CLE and downtown Cleveland via the Tower City Station. The trip takes less than 30 minutes and trains depart from CLE every 15 minutes for the majority of the day.

RTA's station at CLE is located on the lower level of the main terminal. To reach the RTA station, travelers should use the elevators or escalators located in the center of the ticketing and baggage claim levels.

There are a variety of local hotels that provide transportation to and from CLE. Listed below are all the hotels in the area with shuttle service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

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US Postal Service Mail Service 

There is one U. S. Postal Service mailbox at the airport in the non-secure area of the main terminal. The US Post Office mailbox located in front of the North Security Checkpoint, near the Spirit Airlines ticketing counter. The United States Postal Service makes pickups at 10:45PM, Monday through Saturday. There is no mail service on Sunday. 

Passengers who are traveling with pets or service animals can now utilize the convenience of two Pet Relief Areas at CLE. Travelers can find one of our pet relief area located on the Main Concourse between Central Checkpoint and North Checkpoint. The second location is outdoors, between the parking garage and the terminal entrance. Pet waste pickup bags and a trash receptacle are available. Owners are asked to please clean up after their pets.

Pets, including dogs and other animals, are not allowed in the terminal except for: 

Hungry baby? Enjoy some privacy in the CLE Mother’s Room located in Concourse B across from gate B1. Follow the signs or ask one of our staff – they’ll be happy to show you the way.

The Mother’s Room is equipped with two separate rooms and also has a common area for well-behaved children to sit and wait. Each part of the room has comfortable seating and an outlet. A sink and changing table are located in the common area of the suite.

The Interfaith Center is located on the secure side of the airport next to the Concourse B Security Checkpoint. The Center is open Monday through Sunday; from 5AM to 11PM. Members of all faiths are encouraged to visit the Center for a few moments of quiet meditation or reflection.

The Interfaith Center is available free of charge for organized religious services. These services are for the traveling public and employees only.

There will be a Sunday Service held at 10:00AM on the First Sunday of Every Month.

As Ohio's busiest airport, CLE serves nearly 10 million passengers each year and is conveniently located within 500 miles of nearly half the U.S. population. For Northeast Ohio travelers, it's just a short 12-mile drive from downtown Cleveland, or they can opt for the rail connection – a pioneering addition in 1968 that made CLE the first airport in the country with such a link.