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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Louisville, KY by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane CHO - SDF
    5h 51m
    $124–532

  2. Drive 485.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Louisville, KYcar car 485.7 mi
    8h 22m
    $89–128

  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 / ...
    15h 53m
    $113–226

  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 13m
    $219–440

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    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
    6h 55m
    $177–924

Charlottesville to Louisville, KY by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 413.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

American Airlines, United 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 15h 53m.

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