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How to get fromBaltimore to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Baltimore to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    4h 30m
    $133–855

  2. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    6h 26m
    $105–715

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    20h 35m
    $158–251

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    23h 17m
    $439–685

  5. Drive  592.6 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Louisvillecar car 592.6 mi
    10h 28m
    $109–157

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    5h 35m
    $177–1,664

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    6h 9m
    $185–1,556

Baltimore to Louisville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 509.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Louisville, KY via Philadelphia Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 20h 35m.

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