There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 8m$454–1,104Bus via Chicago
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus 2514 / ...
14h 38m$99–181Train, 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$151–314Drive 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$127–192Train, 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$182–405
Saint Paul to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati is to bus via Chicago which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 8m 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 Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
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 $150 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Cincinnati is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $450 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $95 - $190 and takes 14h 38m.
Saint Paul to Cincinnati bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Cincinnati is 1h ahead of Saint Paul. It is currently 9:55 PM in Saint Paul and 10:55 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 Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
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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