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

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to California is to fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to California is to fly which takes 7h and costs $220 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to California station. However, there are services departing from University of Cincinnati and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Cincinnati to California?

The distance between Cincinnati and California is 1892 miles. The road distance is 2172.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cincinnati to California without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $330 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Cincinnati to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to California bus from?

Cincinnati to California bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Greyhound Station Cincinnati.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to California?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to California is to fly which takes 7h and costs $220 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Cincinnati to California bus arrive?

Cincinnati to California bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.

What is the time difference between Cincinnati and California?

California is 3h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 12:42 PM in Cincinnati and 9:42 AM in California.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to California is 2173 miles. It takes approximately 34h 17m to drive from Cincinnati to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3388+ hotels available in California.

Cincinnati to California - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CVG - SAN
7h
$224–446
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CVG - SFO
7h 51m
$202–566
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 2h
$339–610
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 2h
$544–1,366
Drive 2,160.1 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Los Angelescar 2,160.1 mi
34h 17m
$395–570
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CVG - LAX
7h 31m
$208–564
Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane CVG - SNA
8h 29m
$312–866

Cincinnati to California by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,881.2 mi
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and California, USA?

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University of Cincinnati to Los Angeles Union Station via Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Indianapolis Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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