There are 9 ways to get from Charlotte to Kentucky by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Tri-State Airport
best- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane CLT - HTS
3h 5m$81–407Fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus
cheapest- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane CLT - LEX
- Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus
5h 17m$59–384Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
14h 37m$213–274Drive 437.5 mi
- Drive from Charlotte to Louisvillecar 437.5 mi
9h 4m$80–116Fly to Covington
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG)plane CLT - CVG
3h 44m$99–604Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane CLT - SDF
4h 8m$93–605Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane CLT - OWB
3h 19m$143–515Fly to Evansville, taxi
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Evansville (EVV)plane CLT - EVV
- Take the taxi from Evansville (EVV) to Owensborotaxi
4h 12m$157–522Bus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus Greyhound US0140
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus Cleveland
15h 30m$90–192
Charlotte to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlotte to Kentucky is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Charlotte to Kentucky is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlotte station to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Louisville, KY via 15Th St Ne @ Arts Center Way Ne, Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Peabody Station Outbound and Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
The distance between Charlotte and Kentucky is 257 miles. The road distance is 440.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Kentucky without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 14h 37m and costs $210 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Charlotte to Kentucky, including transfers.
Charlotte to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.
The best way to get from Charlotte to Kentucky is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $210 - $280 and takes 14h 37m.
Charlotte to Kentucky bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlotte to Kentucky is 440 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Charlotte to Kentucky.
What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Kentucky, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Louisville, KY via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Arts Center Station, 15Th St Ne @ Arts Center Way Ne, Peachtree Rd @ Highland Dr, Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, Omni Nashville Hotel, Peabody Station Outbound, Fulton Station Outbound, and Nashville in around 14h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tri-State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Evansville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Evansville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–500
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vonlane
Bus from Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead to Omni Nashville Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–160
- Website
- Vonlane
- Adult
- $140–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 859-253-4636
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lextran
Bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Lextran
- Seniors 62+
- $1
- Youth 7-18
- $1
- Adult 19+
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- Barons Bus
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