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How to get fromOakland to Cincinnatiby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    7h 9m
    $203–565

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 8h
    $456–700

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2d 11h
    $1,365–2,095

  4. Drive  2,344.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Cincinnaticar car 2,344.1 mi
    36h 51m
    $401–579

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OAK - CVG
    8h 38m
    $227–958

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SJC - CVG
    9h 40m
    $242–1,014

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SMF - CVG
    11h
    $263–1,031

Oakland to Cincinnati by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$456Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,070.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Cincinnati via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 2d 8h.

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