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How to get fromSaint Paul to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    4h 6m
    $454–1,104

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    15h 21m
    $122–186

  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 / ...
    14h 26m
    $271–417

  4. Drive  684.2 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Cincinnaticar car 684.2 mi
    11h 31m
    $125–181

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    5h 16m
    $161–830

  6. 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
    15h 25m
    $132–202

  7. 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 to Cincinnatibus bus
    18h 36m
    $340–597

Saint Paul to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Cincinnati via Madison in around 15h 25m.

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