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How to get fromSan Diego to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SAN - CVG
    5h 9m
    $231–441

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 5h
    $1,297–2,057

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 6h
    $382–663

  4. Drive  2,141.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Cincinnaticar car 2,141.8 mi
    34h 55m
    $391–565

San Diego to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,876 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Cincinnati via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 2d 6h.

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