Bus Tickets from San Diego, CA, US to Cincinnati

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  • Departure time: November 12 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: November 14 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 12 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: November 14 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: Greyhound + FlixBus
    Greyhound + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 16 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: San Diego (Old Town-FlixBus)
    Arrival time: November 19 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 16 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: UCSD Health La Jolla Station
    Arrival time: November 19 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound
    FlixBus + Greyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: November 16 at
    Departure city: San Diego
    Departure location: Greyhound Bus Stop
    Arrival time: November 19 at
    Destination city: Cincinnati
    Destination location: Cincinnati Bus Station
    Operated by: GreyhoundGreyhound
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Diego to Cincinnati.

Bus
Average Price$128 - $453Average Duration2d 6h
75kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$266 - $500Average Duration3d 8h
274kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Diego to Cincinnati

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Cincinnati. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $128, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
$128Cheapest ticket
75kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Diego, CA, US to Cincinnati: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$253
Average bus trip duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure7:35am
Distance1859 miles (2998 km)
Latest bus departure7:35pm

San Diego to Cincinnati Bus

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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