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How to get fromKentucky to Richmondby plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, car, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Richmond by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LEX - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 21m
    $193–915

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SDF - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    6h 52m
    $87–459

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Fredericksburg Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fredericksburg Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus
    19h 40m
    $131–242

  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 bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 40m
    $237–479

  5. Drive 550.8 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Richmondcar car 550.8 mi
    9h 22m
    $101–146

  6. Fly Covington to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CVG - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $128–1,280

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SDF - DCA
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $144–731

  8. Bus to Nashville, fly to Richmond International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane BNA - RIC
    7h 10m
    $120–528

  9. Fly Covington to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CVG - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus
    6h 51m
    $136–478

  10. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    22h 25m
    $171–382

Kentucky to Richmond by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 533.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Richmond via Nashville Bus Station and Fredericksburg Bus Stop in around 19h 40m.

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