Rome2Rio

How to get fromSt. Louis to Cincinnatiby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Find Transport to Cincinnati

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane STL - CVG
    5h 35m
    $604–954

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus Detroit / ...
    9h 55m
    $48–145

  3. Bus via Evansville

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    9h 20m
    $67–219

  4. Drive 345.4 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Cincinnaticar car 345.4 mi
    5h 48m
    $63–92

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane STL - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    7h 28m
    $822–934

  6. Fly Midamerica St. Louis Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from Midamerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BLV - CVG
    8h 18m
    $198–832

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    9h 50m
    $56–106

St. Louis to Cincinnati by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from St. Louis to Cincinnati.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtown via Evansville, IN and Louisville, KY Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers