Light Rail
Greater Cleveland RTA rail and bus service connects across Cleveland, including to areas with planned solar eclipse programming like North Coast Harbor and University Circle. RTA's Waterfront Line will be running April 6, 7, and 8 from 9:30am to 5:27pm and offers an easy connection from Tower City in the heart of Downtown to North Coast Harbor and the Great Lakes Science Center. If you are new to the GCRTA, check out the following tips for a smooth ride:
- Visit the Park-N-Ride page to find the nearest parking lot + rail station to you.
- Download the Transit App and select GCRTA to plan your trip from any starting point, pay your fare, and see real-time arrival information.
- Be sure to select RTA when purchasing fares via EZfare in the Transit app. All Day passes are $5.
- Check out these helpful how-to resources: How to use the Transit App and How to purchase tickets in the Transit App
- If you need assistance, call the Community Connection Line at 216-621-9500. It is staffed Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Taxis
Pickups and drop-offs are made at the taxi entrance at the South end of Baggage Claim. A representative from the taxi companies will be present at the south entrance to assist our customers.
Ride Sharing
Shared ride services Lyft and Uber pick up on the arrivals level, just select the door where you desire to be met.
Shuttle/Limousine Service
Hotel shuttles pick up in the Ground Transportation Center located outside Door 1 on the baggage claim level.
Charter transportation and limousine companies offer rides to and from the airport as well as private charters and VIP transfers, with arrangement made in advance. All limousine and shuttle operations are currently operating on the East end of the terminal in the old Limo Lot.
Rental Cars
There is a consolidated rental car facility located off the airport grounds. Shuttle service is available for all rental car customers from the main terminal to the rental car facility, and departs from the Ground Transportation Center (GTC). The GTC is located at the North end of the terminal on baggage level. The shuttle bus ride from the terminal to the rental car facility takes approximately 5-7 minutes. The shuttle buses run continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The rental car facility is located at 19601 Maplewood Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44135.
Travelers can utilize the 2 banks of elevators across from the welcome center or escalators by claim 9 and claim 3 to access the baggage claim level. For travelers needing assistance, a telephone center with rental car information is located at the info counter at Baggage Claim.