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How to get fromCharleston to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charleston to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Covington

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Covington (CVG)plane plane CHS - CVG
    4h
    $83–792

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0641S
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    24h 2m
    $139–274

  3. Drive 581.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Louisvillecar car 581.2 mi
    11h 17m
    $107–154

  4. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CHS - SDF
    4h 29m
    $341–399

Charleston to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Breeze Airways, Allegiant Air, and four other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mary St / Meeting St to Louisville Bus Station via N. Charleston SuperStop, North Charleston Transit Center, Charleston Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 24h 2m.

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