There are 7 ways to get from Ottawa to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
best- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Covington (CVG)plane YOW - CVG
7h 9m$115–655Bus via Buffalo
cheapest- Take the bus from Waller St at Laurier Ave to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus
- Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus
- Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Cincinnati, OHbus
21h 55m$75–244Train, bus via Detroit
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stopbus
16h 32m$169–499Bus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2710
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0135
19h 15m$117–180Drive 721 mi
- Drive from Ottawa to Cincinnaticar 721 mi
13h 24m$165–239Bus to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from 600 Cumberland St, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N7 to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airportbus
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Covington (CVG)plane YUL - CVG
6h 54m$131–678Train, bus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus
19h 28m$152–362
Ottawa to Cincinnati by train, car, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Cincinnati is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 19h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Cincinnati is to bus and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Covington Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
The distance between Ottawa and Cincinnati is 657 miles. The road distance is 725.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cincinnati without a car is to bus which takes 19h 15m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Ottawa to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Ottawa to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.
The best way to get from Ottawa to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 7h 9m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 19h 15m.
Ottawa to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Cincinnati is 725 miles. It takes approximately 13h 24m to drive from Ottawa to Cincinnati.
What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Cincinnati, OH, USA?
Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Covington Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station in around 19h 15m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Covington via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Covington via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Covington via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Covington via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Covington via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Covington via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Covington via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $110–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $70–230
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $70–170
- Business
- $100–220
- Business Plus
- $110–230
- Economy
- $80–180
- Economy Plus
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Covington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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