The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$146
Fastest journey
23 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
807 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH will cost around $146 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 2 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Cincinnati, OH on Sun, Mar 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 08 the direct buses cover the 807 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 45 m .
On Sun, Mar 08 the slowest buses will take 1 d 7 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a flight costs an average of $113.
Distance: 501 miles (807 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$151 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $389 Average price |
15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 46m Average total duration 17h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $286 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $280 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $278 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 28h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $279 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $262 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH buses for today, Saturday, March 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
+ FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 11:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 26h55 | 1:55 PM Cincinnati, Greyhound Bus Station, OH | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 11:00 AM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 27h35 | 2:35 PM Cincinnati, Seventh St W (Downtown), OH | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 3:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 23h20 | 2:35 PM Cincinnati, Seventh St W (Downtown), OH | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 3:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 22h40 | 1:55 PM Cincinnati, Greyhound Bus Station, OH | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 30h00 | 9:15 PM Cincinnati, Short Vine St (University of Cincinnati), OH | 3 transfers | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 28h10 | 9:15 PM Cincinnati, Short Vine St (University of Cincinnati), OH | 2 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 5:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 21h30 | 2:35 PM Cincinnati, Seventh St W (Downtown), OH | 1 transfer | |
undefined · undefined | 5:05 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 20h50 | 1:55 PM Cincinnati, Greyhound Bus Station, OH | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ undefined · undefined · undefined | 6:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 22h30 | 5:15 PM Cincinnati, Greyhound Bus Station, OH | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined · undefined · undefined | 7:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 22h15 | 5:15 PM Cincinnati, Greyhound Bus Station, OH | 3 transfers | |
undefined · undefined | 10:30 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 18h45 | 5:15 PM Cincinnati, Greyhound Bus Station, OH | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH
Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH run on average 8 times per day, taking around 15h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $86 (€69) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 501 miles (807 km) distance in 16h 10m.
Distance 501 miles (807 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $86 (€69) |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 16h 10m |
First bus 01:15 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest month Apr |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Sun |
Least busy day Sun |
Best day to book ahead 2 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, FlixBus from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OHYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH with Greyhound, FlixBus for as low as $86 (€69). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Cincinnati, OH by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cincinnati, OH, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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