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How to get fromSan Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminalby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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 29m
    $206–908

  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
    8h 9m
    $199–575

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station 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 train from Indianapolis to Cincinnati Union Terminaltrain train
    2d 10h
    $466–752

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminaltrain train
    2d 16h
    $1,497–2,412

  5. Drive  2,379 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminalcar car 2,379 mi
    37h 28m
    $435–628

  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 39m
    $222–967

  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 38m
    $276–1,065

San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$466Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,029.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Cincinnati Union Terminal, 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 train from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.

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