What is the cheapest way to get from California to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from California to Cincinnati is to fly which costs $200 - $700 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from California to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $220 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between California and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at University of Cincinnati via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Arlington Heights. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from California to Cincinnati?

The distance between California and Cincinnati is 1911 miles. The road distance is 2166 miles.

How do I travel from California to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from California to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $650 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from California to Cincinnati?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from California to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Cincinnati bus from?

California to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from California to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $280 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the California to Cincinnati bus arrive?

California to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 3:40 AM in California and 6:40 AM in Cincinnati.

Can I drive from California to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Cincinnati is 2166 miles. It takes approximately 34h 32m to drive from California to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 669+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

California to Cincinnati - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and 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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Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Covington (CVG)plane SNA - CVG
7h 32m
$284–764
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane SFO - CVG
7h 10m
$203–665
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
2d 2h
$651–1,405
Bus
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
2d 3h
$314–649
Drive 2,153.5 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cincinnaticar 2,153.5 mi
34h 32m
$393–568
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane SAN - CVG
6h 31m
$224–757
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane LAX - CVG
6h 40m
$220–715

California to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 1,899.6 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to University of Cincinnati via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, and Arlington Heights in around 2d 3h.

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