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How to get fromGlen Allen to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Glen Allen to Louisville by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RIC - SDF
    5h 20m
    $161–712

  2. Drive 547.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Allen to Louisvillecar car 547.1 mi
    9h 18m
    $100–145

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    18h 42m
    $145–261

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    21h 25m
    $247–496

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

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    6h 11m
    $187–942

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

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station 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 Louisvillecar car
    6h 6m
    $249–1,308

  7. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    7h 7m
    $134–585

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 42m
    $204–419

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

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Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glen Allen to Louisville, KY via Richmond Staples Mill Road Station, Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville in around 18h 42m.

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