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AIR: International airports: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) (website: www.cvgairport.com) is 19km (12 miles) southwest of the city centre (travel time – 15 minutes). In addition to the national carriers, Comair, a Cincinnati-based regional airline offers flights. Shuttle buses depart for the city centre every 15 minutes and the TANK Airport Express public bus departs hourly 0500-2400 (travel time – 30 minutes). Taxis and limousine services are also available.
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) (website: www.clevelandairport.com) is 18km (10 miles) southwest of the city centre (travel time – 20 minutes). The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers a rapid transit service departing every 15 minutes (0430-0100) between the airport and Tower City Center (travel time – 20 minutes). The Downtown Loop bus system travels to and from the airport. Limousine and taxis are available.
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) (website: www.port-columbus.com) serves Columbus. Taxis, limousines and shuttle buses to the city centre are available, as are Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) public buses.
Approximate flight times: From Cincinnati to London is 9 hours, to New York is 1 hour 30 minutes, to Los Angeles is 4 hours 15 minutes, to Miami is 2 hours 15 minutes, and to Washington, DC is 1 hour.
From Cleveland to Cincinnati is 1 hour 15 minutes, and to New York is 1 hour 40 minutes.
RIVER: There are over 1600km (1000 miles) of canals in Ohio and there are many canal boat excursions available.
RAIL: A number of Amtrak (tel: (800) 872 7245 (toll free); website: www.amtrak.com) services run west–east across the State, emanating from Chicago. The line through Toledo splits at Cleveland, with one line travelling to New York City and Boston (via Buffalo) and the other passing through Pittsburgh en route to Washington, DC or Philadelphia and New York City. A parallel line from Chicago to Pittsburgh passes through Akron daily. The Chicago to Washington, DC service via Indianapolis and Cincinnati only runs three days a week. For journey times, see the Illinois section. Ohio also offers a number of scenic railway excursions run by private operators, often on historic trains.
ROAD: Bus: Greyhound (tel: (800) 229 9424 (toll free); website: www.greyhound.com) offers services throughout the State.
Approximate bus travel times: From Cincinnati to Louisville is 2 hours, to Columbus is 2 hours, to Indianapolis is 2 hours 30 minutes, to Cleveland is 5 hours, to Detroit is 6 hours, to Pittsburgh is 6 hours, to Knoxville is 6 hours 30 minutes, to Chicago is 7 hours, to St Louis is 8 hours, to Atlanta is 12 hours, to Washington, DC is 12 hours, and to New York is 15 hours.
From Cleveland to Pittsburgh is 3 hours, to Detroit is 4 hours, to Buffalo is 4 hours, to Toronto is 7 hours, to Chicago is 7 hours 30 minutes, to Washington, DC is 9 hours, and to New York is 9 hours 30 minutes.
From Columbus to Cleveland is 3 hours, to Pittsburgh is 4 hours, to Indianapolis is 4 hours, to St Louis is 9 hours, to Washington, DC is 10 hours, and to New York is 13 hours.
URBAN: The Cincinnati bus system offers services throughout Hamilton County and portions of Clermont County. In addition to numerous bus routes, Cleveland’s Regional Transit Authority has three rapid-transit lines that meet at downtown’s Tower City Center Station. Taxis are available in the major cities.
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