OH → PA · about 501 miles
Cincinnati to Philadelphia bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 8 direct buses and trains a week from Cincinnati to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 13 hours 35 minutes; the first departure leaves at 3:37 AM and the last at 2:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 8
- Fastest trip
- 13h 35m
- First departure
- 3:37 AM
- Last departure
- 2:35 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:37 AM | 8:51 PM | 17h 14m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Cincinnati Union Terminal to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:37 AM | 8:56 PM | 17h 19m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Nov 8 | Cincinnati Union Terminal to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 14h 00m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cincinnati (Downtown) to Philadelphia | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 13h 35m | Thu | Cincinnati (Downtown) to Philadelphia | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Cincinnati
Where buses and trains stop in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Cincinnati
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 13 hours 35 minutes; the typical trip is 17 hours 14 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 3:37 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 2:35 PM (Thu).
Which bus and rail companies go from Cincinnati to Philadelphia?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Cincinnati?
Buses and trains to Philadelphia leave from Cincinnati Union Terminal and Cincinnati (Downtown).