There are 5 ways to get from Louisiana to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Covington (CVG)plane MSY - CVG
2h 55m$170–668Fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane MSY - LEX
6h 37m$98–504Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus Greyhound US0602
- Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0112
17h 55m$125–256Drive 704.7 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Louisvillecar 704.7 mi
11h 26m$129–186Fly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane MSY - SDF
3h 13m$139–753
Louisiana to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louisiana to Kentucky is to bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Louisiana to Kentucky is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Louisiana station to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.
The distance between Louisiana and Kentucky is 721 miles. The road distance is 708.8 miles.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 17h 55m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Louisiana to Kentucky, including transfers.
Louisiana to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
The best way to get from Louisiana to Kentucky is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $260 and takes 17h 55m.
Louisiana to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Montgomery Intermodal Center station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of Louisiana. It is currently 6:54 AM in Louisiana and 7:54 AM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Kentucky, USA?
Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Covington (CVG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 17h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Louisiana to Kentucky is 709 miles. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from Louisiana to Kentucky.
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