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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SJC - CVG
    8h 24m
    $234–954

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown 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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 10h
    $412–792

  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
    $811–1,712

  4. Drive 2,378.6 mi

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

  5. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    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 37m
    $258–622

  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
    8h 52m
    $261–1,014

  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
    11h 7m
    $295–1,062

San Jose to Cincinnati by bus and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$412Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

Delta, United Airlines, 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 Santa Clara & 1st to Cincinnati via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 2d 10h.

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