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How to get fromSanta Ana to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SNA - CVG
    6h 37m
    $230–935

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    7h 55m
    $228–694

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2d 2h
    $1,252–1,979

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 5h
    $403–707

  5. Drive  2,151.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to Cincinnaticar car 2,151.1 mi
    34h 31m
    $393–568

Santa Ana to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,892.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana to Cincinnati via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 2d 5h.

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