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How to get fromSanta Monica to Cincinnatiby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    7h 6m
    $203–555

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2d 4h
    $592–1,372

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2d 5h
    $355–575

  4. Drive  2,169.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Cincinnaticar car 2,169.1 mi
    34h 50m
    $396–572

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BUR - CVG
    9h 55m
    $216–656

Santa Monica to Cincinnati by bus, train, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$592Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,922 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Cincinnati via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Dayton Trotwood Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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