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

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

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  1. Fly from Tri-State Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane HTS - RDU
    6h 18m
    $100–485

  2. Drive  520.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Raleighcar car 520.9 mi
    9h 57m
    $96–138

  3. Bus

    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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 25m
    $130–228

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Greensborotrain train
    4. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    25h 55m
    $483–814

  5. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane LEX - RDU
    5h 26m
    $104–500

  6. Fly from Louisville International Airport, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SDF - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 35m
    $100–606

  7. Fly from Covington, line 100 bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane CVG - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 42m
    $124–754

  8. Bus, train via Arlington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    28h 4m
    $573–894

  9. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    28h 7m
    $504–859

Kentucky to Raleigh by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

American Airlines flies from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to GoRaleigh Station via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 17h 25m.

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