What is the cheapest way to get from Kentucky to North Carolina?

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to North Carolina is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kentucky to North Carolina?

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $100 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and North Carolina?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to North Carolina station. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.

How far is it from Kentucky to North Carolina?

The distance between Kentucky and North Carolina is 299 miles. The road distance is 440 miles.

How do I travel from Kentucky to North Carolina without a car?

The best way to get from Kentucky to North Carolina without a car is to bus via Atlanta which takes 13h 1m and costs $100 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Kentucky to North Carolina?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Kentucky to North Carolina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to North Carolina bus from?

Kentucky to North Carolina bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Kentucky to North Carolina?

The best way to get from Kentucky to North Carolina is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlanta, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 13h 1m.

Where does the Kentucky to North Carolina bus arrive?

Kentucky to North Carolina bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

Can I drive from Kentucky to North Carolina?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to North Carolina is 440 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Kentucky to North Carolina.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kentucky to North Carolina?

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Where can I stay near North Carolina?

There are 941+ hotels available in North Carolina.

Kentucky to North Carolina - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kentucky to North Carolina by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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Fly from Blue Grass Airport
best
1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LEX - CLT
2h 27m
$109–590
Drive 437.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Charlottecar 437.4 mi
9h 4m
$75–108
Bus via Atlanta
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
13h 1m
$103–186
Fly from Tri-State Airport
1. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane HTS - CLT
2h 23m
$100–535
Fly from Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SDF - CLT
3h 42m
$105–656
Taxi to Evansville, fly
1. Take the taxi from Owensboro to Evansville (EVV)taxi
2. Fly from Evansville (EVV) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane EVV - CLT
3h 29m
$186–663
Fly from Covington
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CVG - CLT
3h 49m
$144–954
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus
3. Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus
19h 25m
$98–194

Kentucky to North Carolina by bus

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13h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.7 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and North Carolina, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Charlotte Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 13h 1m.

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