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Ground Transportation

How do I get to Cincinnati?

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is the major airport serving the Cincinnati metropolitan area and is located across the river in Kentucky. Executive Shuttle provides shuttle service to downtown for $28 roundtrip. Cab service is also available from the airport to downtown for approximately $27.

Airport Executive Shuttle
Local (859)261-8601 / Toll Free (800)990-8841

Southbank Shuttle
This convenient shuttle service is operated by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky. Cincinnati convention attendees and residents alike can board a shuttle bus to get to Northern Kentucky dining and entertainment areas such as: Newport On The Levee (a multi venue complex that houses retail, dining and entertainment venues), Hofbrauhaus Newport, the Newport Aquarium, MainStrasse Village and much more. The service operates daily: Monday-Thursday (6:00am - 10:00pm); Friday (6:00am - Midnight); Saturday (10:00am - Midnight); and Sunday (10:00am - 10:00pm). The cost is $1.50 per trip (exact change is required; no transfers). There are multiple stops in the downtown Cincinnati area. The service runs every 15 to 20 minutes. For more information on routes, schedules and passes, visit the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) website.

Cincinnati Metro
Metro is Southwest Ohio’s fixed route bus service. Providing more than 22 million rides per year, Metro brings approximately 20% of Downtown Cincinnati’s workforce into the city. Metro operates from approximately 4:00am - 1:30am each day.

From the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Take I-275 East to I-75 North. When crossing the bridge, get in the right lane. Take the Fifth Street Exit. Fifth Street is a one-way street going East. At the third traffic light, turn left onto Elm Street. The Duke Energy Convention Center is at the corner of Sixth and Elm Streets. There is a parking garage on the next corner.

Airport Transport by Taxi
The rate from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Downtown Cincinnati is approximately $27 for one to four people. CVG is located 13 miles south of Downtown Cincinnati in Northern Kentucky.

Cincinnati Taxi Companies
Approximate Rate Schedule - The meter starts at $2.60; $1.60 per mile thereafter - $3.00 minimum.
Airport fare is $24.00 - $25.00 (for one to five people).

Community Yellow Cab
(513)241-2100 or (513)721-2100 (dual licensed in Ohio & Kentucky)

Hebron & Ohio Taxi
(513)251-8294

Pure Gold Taxi
(513)721-2100

Towne Cab
(513)761-7700

United Cab Co.
(513)251-1155

Northern Kentucky Taxi Companies

Community Yellow Cab
(859)261-4400

Airport Taxi Service
(859)767-3260

Important Note:
Cincinnati taxi companies cannot pick up passengers in Kentucky and Kentucky taxi companies cannot pick up passengers in Ohio. However, any company that holds a dual state license can pick up at the airport. Visit the taxi desk in the baggage claim area of Terminal 3 or use the courtesy phone near the exit of Terminal 2 (dial #3260) to make arrangements.