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How to get fromCalifornia to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from California to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    6h 38m
    $210–665

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    7h 9m
    $203–565

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2d 2h
    $1,277–1,960

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 3h
    $389–639

  5. Drive  2,153.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cincinnaticar car 2,153.5 mi
    34h 32m
    $393–568

  6. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SAN - CVG
    6h 30m
    $224–447

  7. Fly from Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LGB - CVG
    8h 24m
    $313–1,303

California to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,924.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between California, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Cincinnati via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 2d 3h.

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