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How to get fromCharleston to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CHS - CVG
    3h 55m
    $121–693

  2. Drive  598.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Cincinnaticar car 598.9 mi
    11h 4m
    $110–158

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus bus
    29h 38m
    $636–1,001

  4. Train, bus via Newark

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    32h 31m
    $504–824

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CHS - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    5h 7m
    $143–745

Charleston to Cincinnati by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration32h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$504Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways, and four other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours.

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