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How to get fromKentucky to Cairoby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kentucky to Cairo by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Cairotaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $138–186

  2. Drive  249.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Cairocar car 249.3 mi
    4h 15m
    $46–66

  3. Bus, taxi via Preston @ Park Brook

    1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Paducah Bus Station to Cairotaxi taxi
    9h 47m
    $146–207

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  • Distance: 346.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Cairo, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Cairo. However, you can take the bus to Nashville, take the bus to Paducah Bus Station, then take the taxi to Cairo. Alternatively, you can drive from Louisville to Cairo in around 4h 15m.

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