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How to get fromCharlottesville to Louisville, KYby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Louisville, KY by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Charlottesville to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CHO - SDF
    5h 49m
    $154–742

  2. Drive  485.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Louisville, KYcar car 485.7 mi
    8h 22m
    $83–120

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    16h 16m
    $129–201

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    18h 28m
    $356–549

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisville, KYcar car
    6h 16m
    $157–659

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    7h 4m
    $231–1,194

Charlottesville to Louisville, KY by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Louisville Bus Station via W Main St at 8th St NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 16h 16m.

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