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How to get fromKentucky to Outer Banksby plane, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to Outer Banks by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Norfolk International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane SDF - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 43m
    $151–832

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane SDF - EWN
    2. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    9h 6m
    $105–498

  3. Drive  726.1 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Outer Bankscar car 726.1 mi
    14h
    $125–180

  4. Fly Covington to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CVG - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 42m
    $200–1,130

  5. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN)plane plane LEX - EWN
    2. Drive from Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 32m
    $119–442

  6. Fly Covington to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CVG - RDU
    2. Drive from Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU to Outer Bankscar car
    7h 17m
    $166–862

  7. Bus to Nashville, fly to Norfolk International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BNA - ORF
    3. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Outer Bankscar car
    8h 48m
    $174–827

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kentucky to Outer Banks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 652.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Outer Banks, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Outer Banks. However, you can take the line 02 bus to Louisville International Airport, walk to Louisville International Airport (SDF) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Outer Banks. Alternatively, you can drive from Louisville to Outer Banks in around 14h.

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