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

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

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SNA - CVG
    5h 27m
    $374–1,564

  2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    6h 39m
    $240–1,115

  3. 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
    $361–702

  4. 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
    $663–1,417

  5. Drive 2,153.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cincinnaticar car 2,153.5 mi
    34h 31m
    $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 47m
    $284–1,307

  7. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    7h 16m
    $252–865

  8. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Covington (CVG)plane plane FAT - CVG
    9h 23m
    $313–1,403

California to Cincinnati by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and four 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 Cincinnati via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station), and Indianapolis in around 2d.

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