What is the cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica?

The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica is to fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica?

The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $200 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Cincinnati and Santa Monica?

No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at 5th / Santa Monica via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Cincinnati to Santa Monica?

The distance between Cincinnati and Santa Monica is 1940 miles. The road distance is 2188.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cincinnati to Santa Monica without a car?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $550 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cincinnati to Santa Monica bus from?

Cincinnati to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.

Bus or fly from Cincinnati to Santa Monica?

The best way to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 2 days 5h.

Where does the Cincinnati to Santa Monica bus arrive?

Cincinnati to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is 3h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 11:11 AM in Cincinnati and 8:11 AM in Santa Monica.

Can I drive from Cincinnati to Santa Monica?

Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Santa Monica is 2188 miles. It takes approximately 34h 35m to drive from Cincinnati to Santa Monica.

Where can I stay near Santa Monica?

There are 3202+ hotels available in Santa Monica.

Cincinnati to Santa Monica - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cincinnati to Santa Monica by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
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1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CVG - LAX
7h 30m
$206–558
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 4h
$595–1,368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
2d 5h
$354–574
Drive 2,175.8 mi
1. Drive from Cincinnati to Santa Monicacar 2,175.8 mi
34h 35m
$398–574
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane CVG - BUR
10h 5m
$246–1,006

Cincinnati to Santa Monica by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 1,928.8 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to 5th / Santa Monica via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 5h.

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