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How to get fromCincinnati to Paintsvilleby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cincinnati to Paintsville by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via Columbus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ashland Bus Station to Paintsvilletaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $144–232

  2. Drive 164.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Paintsvillecar car 164.8 mi
    3h 37m
    $31–44

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ashland to Paintsvilletaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $170–258

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  • Distance: 307.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Paintsville, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Paintsville. However, you can take the bus to Columbus, walk to E Main St & S High St, take the line 2 bus to E Main St & S 5Th St, walk to Columbus, take the bus to Ashland Bus Station, then take the taxi to Paintsville. Alternatively, you can drive from Cincinnati to Paintsville in around 3h 37m.

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