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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to New Jersey by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Covington to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CVG - EWR
    3h 54m
    $154–958

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SDF - EWR
    4h 13m
    $74–399

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    21h 35m
    $153–254

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Cardinal
    25h 8m
    $523–844

  5. Drive  718.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Newarkcar car 718.9 mi
    12h 38m
    $123–178

  6. Fly Covington to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CVG - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 46m
    $158–330

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SDF - LGA
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 58m
    $118–672

  8. Fly Louisville International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 412 bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SDF - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus bus
    5h 6m
    $101–563

  9. Fly Covington to Philadelphia International Airport, line 412 bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CVG - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus bus
    5h 3m
    $176–912

  10. Bus via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    23h 25m
    $147–294

Kentucky to New Jersey by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and New Jersey, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Newark Penn Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 35m.

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