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How to get fromWashington DC to Cincinnatiby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Cincinnati by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DCA - CVG
    4h
    $125–1,106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVUbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morgantown to Parkersburgbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parkersburg to Athensbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Athens to Cincinnatibus bus
    15h 37m
    $68–202

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    16h 21m
    $202–318

  4. Drive  488.8 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Cincinnaticar car 488.8 mi
    8h 54m
    $90–129

  5. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane IAD - CVG
    4h 30m
    $134–435

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BWI - CVG
    4h 41m
    $116–1,254

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar car
    4h 39m
    $103–577

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135
    19h 33m
    $327–517

Washington DC to Cincinnati by foot, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Cincinnati via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Morgantown Mountaineer Station WVU, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and Athens in around 15h 37m.

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