Amtrak to Cincinnati from Charlottesville and Greyhound to Louisville?

Question

I have to go to Louisville and I think I'm going to take the train to Cincinnati. Since the train doesn't go to KY, I'll have to take a Greyhound ride from Cincinnati to Louisville.

The train will get to OH late--around 1:03 am if it's on time. And the next Greyhound is around 4 am. How safe should I feel in the Cincinnati Amtrak station? The website says a station attendant will be there until 6 am.

I'm traveling alone, 1st time train rider, and female. Is the OH train station close to the Greyhound station in Cincinnati? How is the bus ride from Cincinnati to Louisville (4-6am down and around 1-3am coming back to VA)?

What should I keep in mind when riding? How rocky is the train ride? Can you get internet access on the train? How dark is it on the train?

Any other tips/thoughts would be helpful. Thanks!

Answer 1

let me tell you most staions are in not so good areas if you do go this route i would recomend you get a taxi around cinci also amtreck will run lateu may have a 1 12 hour lay over if you lucky so u wont be there long and there are always gards at major grayhound staions

Answer 2

The train station is not in the best part of Cincinnati, but certainly not the worst either.  The bus ride from Cincinnati to Louisville should be less than 2 hours so it won't be too bad.  I am not for sure but I think that Amtrak and Greyhound are on the same grounds in Cincy.  I am sure there will be other riders getting off the train with you too.  Good luck and be careful!  Can't answer your train specific questions but hope I helped a bit.