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How to get fromFairfax to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    4h 42m
    $145–859

  2. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    4h 43m
    $85–478

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    20h 52m
    $130–262

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    22h 43m
    $254–522

  5. Drive 564.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Louisvillecar car 564.3 mi
    9h 42m
    $103–149

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    4h 36m
    $217–1,225

  7. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    5h 33m
    $105–614

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DCA - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    7h 5m
    $155–908

  9. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    21h 34m
    $157–340

Fairfax to Louisville by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Louisville Bus Station via Dunn Loring+Bay F, Dunn Loring Metro, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, Springfield Bus Stop, and Nashville Bus Station in around 20h 52m.

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