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How to get to Cincinnati by train
| Routes | 68 |
| Trips per day | 96 |
| train lines | 2 |
| Stations | 1 |
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About Cincinnati
A city famous for its idyllic beauty and quaint quarters, Cincinnati is the destination for tourists who wish to stay away from a large crowd. On a bright sunny day in Cincinnati, head over to Eden Park. Encompassing over 183 acres of green space and tree groves, the park lives up to its name, and there are some scenic ponds where you can unwind as well as take a few amazing pictures. Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum might sound like a scary place to visit, but its tranquility and amazing landscape design, which was ahead of its time, will make it worth the while to check it out. For those who still crave some liveliness, watching a game at the Great American Ball Park, home of the oldest professional baseball team, the Cincinnati Reds, will be an unforgettable experience.
Cincinnati features a very diverse food scene in spite of its German roots. If you are looking to try out some refreshing Mediterranean dishes, head over to Abigail Street, one of the local favorites. For authentic German dishes, the door at Mecklenburg Gardens welcomes you.
There’s not a central bus station in the city, as each of the different bus carriers serving Cincinnati operates out of a different location. The principal Amtrak train station is the Union Terminal on Western Ave. Cincinnati is served by Amtrak’s Cardinal line. The city’s main airport is the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which is located in Hebron, Kentucky.
Station Information
Cincinnati’s Union Terminal is a living museum and train station with service operated by Amtrak. The art deco train station opened in 1933 and is now part of the Cincinnati Museum Center. Visitors can ogle dinosaur skeletons in the Museum of Natural History and travel back in time to an old-fashioned city street in the Cincinnati History Museum. To serve the 1.4 million annual visitors to these museums, the center offers a coat check, gift shops, and three dining rooms where travelers can stop in for ice cream or a draft beer before boarding their train. Amtrak’s Cardinal line runs through Union Terminal on its route from Chicago to New York, and travelers can travel to other cities along this line, such as Toledo and Cleveland.
Popular train stations in Cincinnati:
Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave
What train companies travel to Cincinnati, Ohio?
Located in Ohio, Cincinnati is accessible by train from 68 other cities. You can choose from 96 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Cincinnati on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Cincinnati are also available..
Train companies serving Cincinnati
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 159 | 1d 8h 36m | €207.91 |
| Amtrak Cardinal | 25 | 11h 33m | €100.59 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Amtrak Cardinal is a long distance passenger rail service from New York to Chicago, connecting a total of 31 cities. As one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the Cardinal is a popular train line connecting the Northeast to the Southeast, and offers top-notch comfort thanks to its seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available for purchase in the Cardinal Café.
Which train service has the best service to Cincinnati?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Cincinnati by train with Amtrak Cardinal giving them a 4.4 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Cardinal had the most comfortable train service to Cincinnati taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Cardinal offers. They rate Amtrak Cardinal a 4.6 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Cincinnati punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak Cardinal has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Cincinnati, rating them a 3.6 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main train station in Cincinnati is Union Terminal - 1301 Western Ave. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Cincinnati.
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|---|---|---|
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