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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MCI - CVG
    7h 51m
    $152–852

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    17h 1m
    $92–183

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    15h 41m
    $155–322

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    17h 55m
    $217–421

  5. Drive 578.5 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Cincinnaticar car 578.5 mi
    9h 43m
    $106–153

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MCI - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar car
    9h 15m
    $225–1,223

  7. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MCI - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    9h 43m
    $400–983

  8. Train, bus via Chicago #2

    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Richmond Bsb, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    22h 35m
    $254–569

Independence to Cincinnati by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Cincinnati via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 17h 1m.

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