There are 2 ways to get from Kentucky to Cincinnati by bus (Amtrak) or car
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Kentucky to Cincinnati by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Cincinnati is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Cincinnati via Indianapolis and Cincinnati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Kentucky and Cincinnati is 263 miles. The road distance is 101.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $35 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Kentucky to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Kentucky to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.
Kentucky to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Cincinnati is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kentucky to Cincinnati.
There are 668+ hotels available in Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Cincinnati via Indianapolis and Cincinnati in around 7h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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