What is the cheapest way to get from Alton to Cincinnati?

The cheapest way to get from Alton to Cincinnati is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alton to Cincinnati?

The fastest way to get from Alton to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $170 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Alton and Cincinnati?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Bellefontaine @ Parker Sb and arriving at Cincinnati - Downtown via Riverview Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN and Louisville, KY Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

How far is it from Alton to Cincinnati?

The distance between Alton and Cincinnati is 343 miles. The road distance is 345.2 miles.

How do I travel from Alton to Cincinnati without a car?

The best way to get from Alton to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus via Bloomington which takes 9h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Alton to Cincinnati?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Alton to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton to Cincinnati bus from?

Alton to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Alton to Cincinnati?

The best way to get from Alton to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Alton to Cincinnati bus arrive?

Alton to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Evansville Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Alton and Cincinnati?

Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Alton. It is currently 1:47 AM in Alton and 2:47 AM in Cincinnati.

Can I drive from Alton to Cincinnati?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Cincinnati is 345 miles. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Alton to Cincinnati.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 619+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Alton to Cincinnati - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alton to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane STL - CVG
4h 34m
$172–761
Drive 343.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alton to Cincinnaticar 343.2 mi
5h 57m
$63–91
Train, bus via Bloomington
1. Take the train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
9h 14m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
13h 25m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Alton Station to St. Louistrain
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus
9h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus
11h 41m
$96–180

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG) flights

119Weekly Planes

4h 9mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.3 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Cincinnati - Downtown via Bellefontaine @ Parker Sb, Riverview Transit Center, Civic Center Transit Center, St Louis Bus Station, Evansville, IN, and Louisville, KY Bus Station in around 11h 41m.

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