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How to get fromCincinnati to Clevelandby bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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      bus bus 6h 40m • 1 change

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      bus bus 8h 10m • 1 change

    •  –  Arrives next day

      bus bus 20h 20m • 1 change

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Clevelandbus bus Bsb 28 / ...
    6h 15m
    $26–100

  3. Drive  247.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Clevelandcar car 247.2 mi
    4h 11m
    $41–59

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane CVG - CLE
    5h 48m
    $114–754

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105
    9h 26m
    $56–84

Cincinnati to Cleveland by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 289.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Cleveland via Columbus, E Main St & S 5Th St, S Grant Ave & E Mound St, and Columbus in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly.

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