There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Covington (CVG)IAH - CVG
5h 11m$135–706Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
25h 50m$170–426Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longview
- Take the train from Longview to St. Louis
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
27h 31mDrive 1,032.3 mi
- Drive from Houston to Cincinnati1,032.3 mi
18h 1m$189–273Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Covington (CVG)HOU - CVG
7h 8m$245–1,205Bus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to AtlantaHouston
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus StationGreyhound US0110 / ...
27h 22m$195–345
Houston to Cincinnati by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 18h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at University of Cincinnati via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Arlington Heights. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
The distance between Houston and Cincinnati is 915 miles. The road distance is 1038.3 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Cincinnati without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 25h 50m and costs $170 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Houston to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Houston to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $170 - $430 and takes 25h 50m.
Houston to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 3:00 PM in Houston and 4:00 PM in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to University of Cincinnati via Memphis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Arlington Heights in around 25h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,400
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Covington via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $15–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Cincinnati is 1038 miles. It takes approximately 18h 1m to drive from Houston to Cincinnati.
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