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How to get fromDowntown Cleveland to Cincinnatiby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Cleveland to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Columbus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2526
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    5h 45m
    $42–63

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Cincinnatibus bus Bsb 27
    6h 55m
    $29–100

  3. Drive  247.2 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Cleveland to Cincinnaticar car 247.2 mi
    4h 8m
    $46–66

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CLE - CVG
    5h 30m
    $704–2,004

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Cincinnati Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    10h 38m
    $50–78

Downtown Cleveland to Cincinnati by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Downtown Cleveland, OH, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Cleveland to Cincinnati via Columbus in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Covington (CVG) hourly.

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