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How to get fromKentucky to Austinby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Austin by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Covington

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane CVG - AUS
    5h 5m
    $372–444

  2. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SDF - AUS
    6h 49m
    $153–755

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    22h 3m
    $164–308

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain train
    30h 37m
    $342–774

  5. Drive 1,018.7 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Austincar car 1,018.7 mi
    16h 28m
    $186–269

  6. Bus via Memphis

    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus bus Indianapolis
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus West Memphis / ...
    23h 18m
    $214–337

Kentucky to Austin by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 979.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Lavaca/4th via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 22h 3m.

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