What is the cheapest way to get from Louisville to Hickory?

The cheapest way to get from Louisville to Hickory is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Louisville to Hickory?

The fastest way to get from Louisville to Hickory is to drive and fly and bus which takes 4h 42m and costs $140 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Louisville and Hickory?

No, there is no direct bus from Louisville to Hickory. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Hickory Airport via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay V and Charlotte Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Louisville to Hickory?

The distance between Louisville and Hickory is 401 miles. The road distance is 390.1 miles.

How do I travel from Louisville to Hickory without a car?

The best way to get from Louisville to Hickory without a car is to bus which takes 16h 17m and costs $160 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Louisville to Hickory?

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Louisville to Hickory, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louisville to Hickory bus from?

Louisville to Hickory bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Where does the Louisville to Hickory bus arrive?

Louisville to Hickory bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

Can I drive from Louisville to Hickory?

Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to Hickory is 390 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Louisville to Hickory.

Where can I stay near Hickory?

There are 55+ hotels available in Hickory.

Louisville to Hickory - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Hickory by plane, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, or taxi

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

Fly from Louisville International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SDF - CLT
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus
4h 46m
$149–678
Drive 387.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louisville to Hickorycar 387.8 mi
8h 9m
$71–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus
16h 17m
$164–257
Bus, train, drive (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain
3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Drive from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Hickorycar
26h 23m
$502–838
Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane LEX - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus
4h 42m
$140–564
Drive to Covington, fly, bus
1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane CVG - CLT
3. Take the bus from Charlotte Airport to Hickory Airportbus
5h 2m
$184–850
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Atlanta to Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastoniabus
4. Take the taxi from Los Arcos Restaurant - Gastonia to Newtontaxi
18h 6m
$191–281

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights

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2h 10mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.1 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Hickory, Catawba County, NC, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Hickory via Nashville Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Trade St & Graham St, Transit Center- Bay A, Transit Center- Bay V, Charlotte Douglas Airport, Charlotte Airport, and Hickory Airport in around 16h 17m.

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