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How to get fromCincinnati to Altonby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CVG - STL
    5h 48m
    $192–916

  2. Drive  343.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Altoncar car 343.5 mi
    5h 55m
    $59–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    10h 24m
    $85–191

  4. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane SDF - STL
    5h 46m
    $143–561

  5. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane CMH - STL
    6h 30m
    $190–806

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 35m
    $198–302

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

Calendar135Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 341.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Alton via Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 10h 24m.

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