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How to get fromSan Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminalby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 7 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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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)planeSAN - CVG
    7h 29m
    $299–1,242

  2. Fly to Indianapolis, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Indianapolis (IND)planeSAN - IND
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Cincinnati Union Terminaltrain
    9h 27m
    $202–449

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminaltrain
    2d 7h
    $314–593

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbus Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
    2d 10h
    $215–494

  5. Drive 2,142.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminalcar2,142.7 mi
    34h 44m
    $391–565

  6. Fly to Dayton, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dayton (DAY)planeSAN - DAY
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus
    10h 56m
    $214–758

  7. Fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)planeSAN - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
    9h 14m
    $280–980

San Diego to Cincinnati Union Terminal by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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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.

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