Travel Guide to Greater Cleveland Aquarium

Getting There

• Public Transit - Bus

  Start at the University Circle area and walk to the nearest bus stop on Euclid Avenue. Board the #3 bus heading towards the 'Tower City' stop. This bus runs frequently, so you should not have to wait long. The ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Get off at the 'Ohio City' stop. From there, it is about a 10-minute walk to the Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Walk west on Lorain Avenue, then turn right onto Sycamore Street, where the aquarium is located at 2000 Sycamore St.

• Public Transit - RTA

  If you prefer the RTA (Rapid Transit) option, walk to the University Circle RTA station. Take the 'Blue Line' towards 'Airport' and transfer at the 'Tower City' station to the 'Red Line' towards 'South Park'. Get off at the 'West 25th Street' station. From there, you can take a short bus ride or a 20-minute walk to the aquarium. If you choose to walk, head south on West 25th Street, then turn left onto Lorain Avenue, and finally turn right onto Sycamore Street to reach the aquarium.

• Bicycle Rental

  For a more active route, consider renting a bicycle from a local bike share program available in University Circle. Follow the bike lanes along Euclid Avenue towards downtown. After about 2 miles, turn right onto West 25th Street and continue until you reach the intersection with Lorain Avenue. Turn left onto Lorain Avenue and then right onto Sycamore Street. The Greater Cleveland Aquarium will be on your left at 2000 Sycamore St. Note that bike rentals typically cost around $5 for a couple of hours.

• Walking

  If you're up for a short walk, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium is approximately 1.5 miles from the University Circle area. Head west on Euclid Avenue, then take a left onto West 25th Street. Continue straight for about 1 mile. After crossing Lorain Avenue, turn right onto Sycamore Street. The aquarium is located at 2000 Sycamore St. This should take you around 30-35 minutes on foot.