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How to get fromBirmingham to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BHM - CVG
    4h 33m
    $127–670

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    7h 55m
    $59–104

  3. Drive 363.9 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Louisvillecar car 363.9 mi
    5h 58m
    $67–96

  4. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BHM - SDF
    5h 3m
    $111–621

  5. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BHM - LEX
    5h 50m
    $167–970

  6. Bus via Preston @ Vim

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    8h 46m
    $82–209

Birmingham to Kentucky by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Louisville, KY via Nashville in around 7h 55m.

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