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How to get fromLouisville to James Madison Universityby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to James Madison University by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Charlottesville, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane SDF - CHO
    2. Take the taxi from Charlottesville (CHO) to James Madison Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 19m
    $227–613

  2. Drive 470.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to James Madison Universitycar car 470.2 mi
    8h 21m
    $86–124

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    16h 40m
    $113–232

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Drive from Charlottesville to James Madison Universitycar car
    19h 27m
    $222–459

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SDF - IAD
    2. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    6h 23m
    $96–433

  6. Fly to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)plane plane SDF - SHD
    7h 21m
    $95–449

  7. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SDF - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Dulles Airport to JMU Godwin Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 38m
    $136–704

  8. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Wythevillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot to Goodwin Transit Centerbus bus
    17h 23m

Louisville to James Madison University by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and James Madison University, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to James Madison University via Nashville Bus Station, 3rd St Station Slip D, Exit 140 -Park and Ride, Salem VDOT Park & Ride, and Goodwin Transit Center in around 16h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) twice daily.

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