What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island is to drive and car ferry which costs $50 - $70 and takes 4h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 41m and costs $50 - $70.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island?

The distance between Cincinnati and Kelleys Island is 257 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island without a car is to bus and taxi and car ferry via Dayton which takes 6h 28m and costs $140 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kelleys Island?

There are 249+ hotels available in Kelleys Island.

Cincinnati to Kelleys Island - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island by bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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Bus, taxi, car ferry via Dayton
best
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
3. Take the taxi from Toledo Bus Stop to Marblehead, OHtaxi
4. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
6h 28m
$144–202
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Marblehead, OHcar
2. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry Kelleys Island Ferry
4h 41m
$52–70
Bus, taxi, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Toledobus
2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OHtaxi
3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Islandcarferry
12h 51m
$144–225

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Distance: 255.2 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Kelleys Island, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island. However, you can take the bus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, take the bus to Toledo Bus Stop, take the taxi to Marblehead, OH, then take the car ferry to Kelleys Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cincinnati to Kelleys Island via Marblehead, OH in around 4h 41m.

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