Rome2Rio

How to get fromLong Island to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Find Transport to Kentucky

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 10 ways to get from Long Island to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LGA - CVG
    3h 37m
    $161–305

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    4h 42m
    $89–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    21h 44m
    $165–272

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    27h 32m
    $525–848

  5. Drive  735.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Louisvillecar car 735.6 mi
    13h 4m
    $122–176

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane JFK - CVG
    3h 35m
    $94–506

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    3h 46m
    $156–849

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Covington, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    3. Take the bus from 4th at Walnut to Scott at 6thbus bus
    5h 22m
    $179–986

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 39m
    $146–735

  10. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    24h 52m
    $163–267

Long Island to Kentucky by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Long Island to Kentucky.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 600.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Louisville, KY via 7 Av/ W 36 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There