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The Walters Art Museum
Major free art museum with collections spanning ancient to 19th-century works, known for its strong European, Asian, and medieval holdings.
Cheapest price
$198
Average price
$211
Fastest journey
19 h 15 m
Average duration
19 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
681 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cincinnati, OH to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cincinnati, OH to Baltimore, MD will cost around $211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $198.
Of the 2 buses that leave Cincinnati, OH for Baltimore, MD on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 681 km distance in an average of 19 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 15 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 19 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cincinnati, OH to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $99, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 423 miles (681 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$146 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price | $262 Average price |
21h 6m Average total duration 20h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cincinnati, OH to Baltimore, MD:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cincinnati, OH to Baltimore, MD costing on average $170 (€137).
A bus is $116 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cincinnati, OH to Baltimore, MD costing on average $262 (€211).
Other travel options to Baltimore, MD take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 15m.
Bus takes on average 20h 36m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 19h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $109 |
The table below shows live departures for Cincinnati, OH to Baltimore, MD buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:30 PM Cincinnati, OH | 19h15 | 4:45 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Cincinnati, OH | 19h15 | 5:45 PM Baltimore, MD | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cincinnati, OH to Baltimore, MD run on average 3 times per day, taking around 20h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 423 miles (681 km) distance in 19h 10m.
Distance 423 miles (681 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 19h 10m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Popular hilltop park with one of the city’s best skyline views, especially favored for sunset photos and social media shots.
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Moderate by U.S. city standards. Casual dining is affordable, but hotels, parking, and upscale dining can add up.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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