There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or shuttle
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Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG)plane SJC - CVG
8h 46m$226–958Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane SFO - CVG
8h 10m$209–575Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain
- Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminaltrain
2d 16h$637–1,619Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomonabus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus
2d 17h$448–729Drive 2,379 mi
- Drive from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminalcar 2,379 mi
37h 28m$435–628BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Covington (CVG)plane OAK - CVG
9h 15m$232–1,017Shuttle to Monterey Regional Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Covington (CVG)plane MRY - CVG
11h 46m$296–815
San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to Caltrain and fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to Caltrain and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs $200 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal. However, there are services departing from San Jose Fronteras and arriving at Museum Center via East End Ave and Mission Blvd E, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, Columbus and Central Ave & 7Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.
No, there is no direct train from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal. However, there are services departing from San Jose and arriving at Cincinnati Union Terminal via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between San Jose and Cincinnati Union Terminal is 2042 miles. The road distance is 2392.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $600 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal, including transfers.
San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from San Jose Fronteras station.
San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal is to fly which takes 8h 46m and costs $220 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $440 - $750 and takes 2 days 17h.
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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal via Emeryville and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Saturday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Covington via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Covington via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Covington via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Cincinnati Union Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from San Jose Fronteras to 285 S East End Ave - Pomona
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $80–110
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Booking & Getting There
San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at 285 S East End Ave - Pomona station.
Cincinnati Union Terminal is 3h ahead of San Jose. It is currently 8:09 AM in San Jose and 11:09 AM in Cincinnati Union Terminal.
San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal is 2393 miles. It takes approximately 37h 28m to drive from San Jose to Cincinnati Union Terminal.
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