There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane MSP - CVG
4h 7m$454–1,104Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
15h 21m$108–174Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
14h 26m$146–297Drive 684.2 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Cincinnaticar 684.2 mi
11h 31m$125–181Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514
15h 25m$132–192Train, bus via Indianapolis
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus
18h 26m$180–391
Saint Paul to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati is to bus and train which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $450 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Cincinnati. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Cincinnati via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Cincinnati is 620 miles. The road distance is 688.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 26m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs $450 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 15h 25m.
Saint Paul to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Saint Paul. It is currently 2:34 PM in Saint Paul and 3:34 PM in Cincinnati.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Madison to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Cincinnati is 688 miles. It takes approximately 11h 31m to drive from Saint Paul to Cincinnati.
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