There are 3 ways to get from Carmel to Kentucky by bus (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
2h 53m$64–94Drive 127.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Louisvillecar 127.5 mi
2h 20m$24–34Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus Indianapolis
3h 47m$87–192
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Kentucky is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Kentucky is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel station to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Union Station and arriving at Louisville, KY via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Carmel and Kentucky is 132 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Carmel to Kentucky, including transfers.
Carmel to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Carmel to Kentucky bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Louisville, KY station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Kentucky is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Carmel to Kentucky.
There are 602+ hotels available in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Kentucky, USA?
Amtrak Thruway operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $45–140
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