How far is Philadelphia from Cincinnati?

The distance separating Philadelphia and Cincinnati is 498 miles (803 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

Most of the buses traveling from Philadelphia to Cincinnati leave from Philadelphia Airport and arrive at Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Philadelphia to Cincinnati from $88 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Philadelphia to Cincinnati on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 50m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	23h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 55m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	19h 40m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	20h 35m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	20h 20m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Cincinnati on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:10am	Frazer - 56-40 Matthews Rd	1d 3h	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 50m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	23h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 55m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	19h 40m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	20h 35m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	20h 20m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Cincinnati on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 50m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	23h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 55m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	19h 40m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	20h 35m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	20h 20m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:15am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 7h	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags

Next departures for Philadelphia to Cincinnati on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 50m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	Cheapest
	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	16h 10m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	5:30pm	199 Spring Garden St.	23h 45m	5:15pm	Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati)	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	19h 40m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	19h 55m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	Schuylkill & Walnut	20h 20m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	20h 35m	10:20am	Cincinnati (Downtown)	No tags
	Bus	1:25pm	Camden (Walter Rand Transportation Center)	20h 15m	9:40am	Cincinnati Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Cincinnati

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 17 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $98, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

17h 16mAverage Duration

501 milesDistance

73kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$67 - $260	Average Duration22h 40m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$98 - $248	Average Duration17h 16m	CO₂ emissions 73kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Cincinnati?

Stops in Philadelphia

A - Philadelphia Airport

B - Independence Travel Center

C - #2842 St.Vincent St

D - Bus Station

E - Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS

F - NRG SEPTA Station

Stops in Cincinnati

A - Greyhound Station

B - Northland Blvd

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$137

11/12

$153

Today

$122

11/14

$133

11/15

$98

11/16

$108

11/17

No data

11/18

$92

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $92

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $92 to $177 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $92 which is on 2025-11-18.