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How to get fromBrooklyn to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Brooklyn to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane JFK - CVG
    4h 52m
    $615–1,117

  2. Line 5 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    4. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    6h 51m
    $98–563

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    21h 32m
    $165–268

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    27h 47m
    $525–848

  5. Drive  735.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Louisvillecar car 735.6 mi
    13h 4m
    $135–194

  6. Line 2 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    5h 22m
    $178–987

  7. Line 5 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LGA - CVG
    5h 30m
    $159–326

  8. Line 5 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    6h 5m
    $177–1,014

  9. Line 2 subway, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 59m
    $156–835

  10. Bus via Reading

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    25h 36m
    $159–308

Brooklyn to Kentucky by subway, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Prospect Park to Louisville, KY via 42 St-Times Square, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 32m.

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