There are 5 ways to get from Kentucky to Louisiana by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane LEX - MSY
4h 31m$126–587Fly from Louisville International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SDF - MSY
3h 35m$112–653Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0602
18h 10m$129–252Drive 704.8 mi
- Drive from Louisville to New Orleanscar 704.8 mi
11h 27m$129–186Fly from Covington
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane CVG - MSY
3h 44m$162–702
Kentucky to Louisiana by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Louisiana is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Louisiana is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky station to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Louisville Bus Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
The distance between Kentucky and Louisiana is 657 miles. The road distance is 708.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Louisiana without a car is to bus which takes 18h 10m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kentucky to Louisiana, including transfers.
Kentucky to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Louisville Bus Station.
The best way to get from Kentucky to Louisiana is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 18h 10m.
Kentucky to Louisiana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Louisiana is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 8:06 AM in Kentucky and 7:06 AM in Louisiana.
What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Louisiana, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Covington to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Covington to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Louisville Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to New Orleans Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Louisiana is 709 miles. It takes approximately 11h 27m to drive from Kentucky to Louisiana.
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