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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    4h 11m
    $456–1,106

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    16h 7m
    $109–208

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    15h 55m
    $177–352

  4. Drive 689.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cincinnaticar car 689.8 mi
    11h 38m
    $126–182

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514
    16h 54m
    $137–218

  6. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    19h 43m
    $216–452

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Cincinnati by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 614.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Cincinnati via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Bus Station in around 16h 7m.

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