Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cincinnati

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    6h 51m
    $202–564

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 12h
    $472–792

  3. 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
    $1,350–2,176

  4. Drive  2,350.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Cincinnaticar car 2,350.1 mi
    36h 59m
    $402–581

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OAK - CVG
    8h 51m
    $228–960

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

    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 45m
    $244–1,016

San Francisco to Cincinnati by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$472Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Cincinnati.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,060.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

United Airlines, Breeze Airways, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Cincinnati via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 2d 12h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There