PA → OH · about 501 miles
Philadelphia to Cincinnati bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 5 direct buses and trains a week from Philadelphia to Cincinnati. The fastest takes 13 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:15 AM and the last at 11:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 5
- Fastest trip
- 13h 25m
- First departure
- 8:15 AM
- Last departure
- 11:55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM | 2:11 AM +1 day | 17h 56m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Dec 20 | Philadelphia to Cincinnati Union Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 2:11 AM +1 day | 17h 51m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Philadelphia to Cincinnati Union Terminal | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:55 PM | 1:20 PM +1 day | 13h 25m | Mon, Tue | Philadelphia to Cincinnati Cincinnati University of Cincinnati | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Cincinnati The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Philadelphia
Where buses and trains stop in Cincinnati
Return trip: Cincinnati to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 13 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 17 hours 51 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM (Wed, Fri, Sun) and the last at 11:55 PM (Mon, Tue).
Which bus and rail companies go from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Philadelphia?
Buses and trains to Cincinnati leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station and Philadelphia (Bus Terminal).