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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Philadelphia is to bus via Columbus which costs $65 - $170 and takes 14h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Philadelphia?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati - Downtown and arriving at Philadelphia via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?

The distance between Cincinnati and Philadelphia is 531 miles. The road distance is 569.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Philadelphia without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 14h 23m and costs $65 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Philadelphia bus from?

Cincinnati to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Cincinnati - Downtown station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Cincinnati to Philadelphia bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Philadelphia is 569 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Cincinnati to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are 720+ hotels available in Philadelphia.

Cincinnati to Philadelphia - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane CVG - PHL
4h 5m
$102–652
Bus via Columbus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Louisville
2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Philadelphiabus Greyhound US0421
14h 23m
$65–164
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus
2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
14h 49m
$106–375
Drive 566 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Philadelphiacar 566 mi
9h 46m
$104–150
Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CVG - BWI
2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 14m
$100–1,204
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CVG - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 46m
$204–1,858
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane CVG - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 45m
$92–692
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sharonville/Cincinnati, OH to New York, NYbus Cincinnati
2. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2608
16h 51m
$127–142

Cincinnati to Philadelphia by bus

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16h 51mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 527.6 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Philadelphia via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus in around 14h 23m.

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