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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to Wilmington by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane LEX - ILM
    3h 54m
    $140–654

  2. Fly from Tri-State Airport

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    1. Fly from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane HTS - ILM
    4h 1m
    $96–409

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    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 Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Myrtle Beach Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    21h 34m
    $130–250

  4. Bus, train (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 Wilsontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    31h 30m
    $364–741

  5. Drive 622.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Wilmingtoncar car 622.9 mi
    12h 5m
    $114–165

  6. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane SDF - ILM
    5h 21m
    $96–490

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    24h 22m
    $100–266

Kentucky to Wilmington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration21h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Market St WB at 12th St via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Myrtle Beach Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 21h 34m.

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