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

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    6h 57m
    $252–614

  2. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Covington

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    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SJC - CVG
    9h 54m
    $244–966

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 5h
    $555–802

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2d 12h
    $825–1,716

  5. Drive 2,350.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Cincinnaticar car 2,350.1 mi
    36h 59m
    $429–620

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OAK - CVG
    8h 32m
    $258–1,010

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    9h 57m
    $337–814

San Francisco to Cincinnati by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$555Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,060.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Cincinnati via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis in around 2d 5h.

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