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

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Florida by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SDF - TPA
    4h 42m
    $104–605

  2. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    16h
    $128–221

  3. Drive  682.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Jacksonvillecar car 682.9 mi
    13h 33m
    $125–180

  4. Fly Louisville International Airport to Orlando

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SDF - MCO
    4h 59m
    $396–808

  5. Fly Covington to Tampa

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CVG - TPA
    4h 56m
    $214–754

  6. Fly Covington to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL)plane plane CVG - FLL
    4h 45m
    $204–704

  7. Fly Covington to Orlando

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CVG - MCO
    5h 9m
    $136–1,606

  8. Fly Covington to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 11 bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane CVG - PIE
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Grand Central Station - Abus bus
    5h 38m
    $128–708

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus bus
    17h 50m
    $148–224

Kentucky to Florida by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Florida, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Jacksonville via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 16h.

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