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New York City to Cincinnati by train

Cincinnati lies 913 km (567 mi) west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 12 h 21 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,114 km (692 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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New York CityCincinnati
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population8.8 million311,097
Elevation57 m (187 ft)267 m (876 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordnone listedCincinnati Union Terminal, Dixie Terminal

Where to book trains from New York City to Cincinnati

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Common questions

How far is Cincinnati from New York City?

913 km (567 mi) in a straight line, west of New York City; by road roughly 1,114 km (692 mi).

How long does it take to get from New York City to Cincinnati by train?

About 12 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between New York City and Cincinnati?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.