There are 4 ways to get from Cincinnati to Tennessee by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Covington
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Nashville (BNA)plane CVG - BNA
3h 40m$88–604Drive 273.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Nashvillecar 273.5 mi
4h 34m$46–66Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
6h 55m$51–110Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly
- Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Nashville (BNA)plane SDF - BNA
3h 45m$64–367
Cincinnati to Tennessee by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Tennessee is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Tennessee is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Tennessee station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Cincinnati Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Tennessee is 256 miles. The road distance is 275.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Tennessee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cincinnati to Tennessee, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Tennessee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cincinnati Bus Station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Tennessee is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $85 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 6h 55m.
Cincinnati to Tennessee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Tennessee is 1h behind Cincinnati. It is currently 9:06 PM in Cincinnati and 8:06 PM in Tennessee.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Tennessee, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Covington (CVG) to Nashville (BNA) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Tennessee is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Cincinnati to Tennessee.
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