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How to get fromSan Jose to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SJC - CVG
    7h 50m
    $204–904

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    7h 31m
    $198–572

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 13h
    $703–1,804

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter 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 13h
    $431–726

  5. Drive  2,378.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Cincinnaticar car 2,378.6 mi
    37h 28m
    $435–627

  6. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OAK - CVG
    9h 1m
    $221–964

  7. Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MRY - CVG
    10h 59m
    $275–1,062

San Jose to Cincinnati by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Fronteras to Cincinnati via 285 S East End Ave - Pomona, East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati in around 2d 13h.

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