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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Cincinnati by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSP - CVG
    3h 58m
    $394–1,104

  2. Fly Rochester to Covington

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Covington (CVG)plane plane RST - CVG
    6h 29m
    $103–639

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    15h 48m
    $267–422

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus 2514
    16h
    $139–205

  5. Drive  693.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Cincinnaticar car 693.4 mi
    11h 43m
    $115–166

  6. Fly Duluth International Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DLH - CVG
    6h 53m
    $113–654

  7. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSP - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Cincinnaticar car
    5h 12m
    $159–828

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    16h 11m
    $125–191

Minnesota to Cincinnati by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration15h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Minnesota to Cincinnati.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 616.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Cincinnati via Madison in around 16h.

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