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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 46m
    $175–1,109

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

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    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 32m
    $102–575

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus Nashville
    20h 42m
    $142–234

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    22h 37m
    $415–649

  5. Drive  564.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Louisvillecar car 564.3 mi
    9h 41m
    $103–149

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    4h 55m
    $105–708

  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/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    5h 38m
    $135–864

Fairfax to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna Metro South Bay P to Louisville, KY via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C, Springfield Bus Stop, and Nashville in around 20h 42m.

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