There are 9 ways to get from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly San Diego International Airport to Covington
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)SAN - CVG
8h 49m$206–610Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Covington
cheapest- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)LAX - CVG
10h 19m$166–653Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal
2d 7h$264–493Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtown
2d 10h$185–462Drive 2,142.7 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal2,142.7 mi
34h 44m$391–565Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Covington (CVG)CLD - CVG
11h 37m$220–629Fly San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)SAN - IND
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Cincinnati Union Terminal
10h 52m$166–433Fly San Diego International Airport to Dayton, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dayton (DAY)SAN - DAY
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
12h 15m$426–1,760Fly San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)SAN - CMH
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtown
10h 29m$274–885
San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to bus which costs $180 - $470 and takes 2 days 10h.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $200 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Museum Center via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus and Central Ave & 7Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Cincinnati Union Terminal via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
The distance between San Diego and Cincinnati Union Terminal is 1893 miles. The road distance is 2155.2 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2 days 7h and costs $260 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal, including transfers.
San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to fly which takes 8h 49m and costs $200 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $260 - $500 and takes 2 days 7h, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $470 and takes 2 days 10h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Cincinnati Union Terminal, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 7h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Covington via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–2,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–2,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $480–2,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Covington via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Indianapolis via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dayton via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–2,100
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Covington via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Covington via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–800
Flights from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Covington via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–33
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $33–39
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Cincinnati Union Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Cincinnati Union Terminal is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 6:49 AM in San Diego and 9:49 AM in Cincinnati Union Terminal.
San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal is 2155 miles. It takes approximately 34h 44m to drive from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal.
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