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How to get fromCincinnati to Lafayetteby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Lafayette by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h
    $39–95

  2. Drive 168.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lafayettecar car 168.4 mi
    2h 59m
    $31–45

  3. Fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane CVG - LAF
    6h 5m
    $72–442

  4. Bus, train via Dayton

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 16m
    $49–100

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Indianapolis, INbus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 46m
    $38–130

  6. Line 20 bus, bus, line 8 bus

    1. Take the bus from Government Square Area B to Forest Park Park & Ridebus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Forest Park Park & Ride to Miami Station Cbus bus R3
    3. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ctc-A to Indianapolis Airportbus bus 8
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Courtyard Lafayettebus bus
    9h 49m
    $40–85

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane CVG - IND
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    6h 35m
    $126–686

Cincinnati to Lafayette by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 224.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Air Canada fly from Covington (CVG) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 4 times a day.

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