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How to get fromBuffalo to Cincinnatiby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BUF - CVG
    5h 45m
    $154–244

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cincinnatibus bus Bsb 11
    11h 15m
    $46–125

  3. Bus via Columbus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    9h 45m
    $71–106

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135
    11h 56m
    $197–439

  5. Drive  430.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Cincinnaticar car 430.8 mi
    7h 20m
    $79–114

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BUF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar car
    6h 33m
    $82–415

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ROC - CVG
    7h 6m
    $182–945

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Covington (CVG)plane plane YYZ - CVG
    7h 36m
    $113–611

Buffalo to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Cincinnati via Columbus in around 9h 45m.

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