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How to get fromLouisville to Irontonby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Louisville to Ironton by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane SDF - HTS
    5h 40m
    $112–508

  2. Drive  193.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Irontoncar car 193.6 mi
    3h 20m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 56m
    $178–293

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 41m
    $89–148

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane LEX - HTS
    5h 34m
    $108–434

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Ironton, OH, USA?

American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Ironton via Indianapolis Union Station, Columbus, and Ashland Bus Station in around 11h 41m.

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