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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Pontiac is to bus which costs $27 - $110 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Pontiac is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Pontiac?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Downtown Pontiac via Cincinnati Bus Station and Jefferson & Griswold. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Pontiac?

The distance between Cincinnati and Pontiac is 292 miles. The road distance is 275.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Pontiac without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $27 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Cincinnati to Pontiac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Pontiac bus from?

Cincinnati to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cincinnati Bus Station.

Where does the Cincinnati to Pontiac bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Pontiac bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Pontiac?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Pontiac is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Cincinnati to Pontiac.

Where can I stay near Pontiac?

There are 264+ hotels available in Pontiac.

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

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

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

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
8h 24m
$28–102
Drive 273.8 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Pontiaccar 273.8 mi
4h 52m
$50–73
Fly from Covington, train
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Detroit (DTW)plane CVG - DTW
2. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 56m
$772–1,332
Bus via Lima
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus
2. Take the bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit to Pontiacbus
9h 15m
$48–119
Bus via Lima #2
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus
2. Take the bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus
9h 55m
Bus via Oxford
1. Take the bus from Oxford to Detroitbus Bsb 14
2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus 462
13h 58m
$39–90
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Detroit (DTW)plane LEX - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 9m
$101–483
Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Detroit (DTW)plane SDF - DTW
3. Take the train from Dearborn to Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 22m
$124–658

Cincinnati to Pontiac by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cincinnati to Pontiac.

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Distance: 290 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Downtown Pontiac via Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 8h 24m.

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