There are 7 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DCA - SDF
5h 1m$175–1,110Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DCA - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
4h 47m$102–576Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus Nashville
21h 59m$154–237Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
22h 49m$414–698Drive 568.3 mi
- Drive from Gaithersburg to Louisvillecar 568.3 mi
10h 1m$104–150Bus to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVELbus
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane BWI - SDF
5h 17m$133–855Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane IAD - SDF
5h 37m$105–709
Gaithersburg to Louisville by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Louisville is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Louisville is to fly and drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Gaithersburg to Louisville. However, there are services departing from S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave and arriving at Louisville, KY via Washington Union Station and Nashville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 59m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Louisville is 505 miles. The road distance is 571.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 21h 59m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Gaithersburg to Louisville, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Louisville is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $170 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 21h 59m.
Gaithersburg to Louisville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Nashville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Louisville is 572 miles. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Gaithersburg to Louisville.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, 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 S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave to Louisville, KY via Medical Center Station & Bay E, Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Nashville in around 21h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–1,100
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,200
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,300
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to BWI SOUTHWEST AIRLINES eb UPPER LEVEL
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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