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

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There are 11 ways to get from Louisville to Newark by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SDF - EWR
    3h 56m
    $79–439

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    21h 35m
    $143–234

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Cardinal
    25h 8m
    $523–844

  4. Drive  718.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Newarkcar car 718.9 mi
    12h 38m
    $132–190

  5. Drive to Covington, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CVG - EWR
    3h 44m
    $199–981

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SDF - LGA
    4h 52m
    $138–772

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane LEX - LGA
    4h 37m
    $114–588

  8. Drive to Covington, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CVG - LGA
    4h 48m
    $173–354

  9. Drive to Covington, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car car
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane CVG - JFK
    4h 46m
    $634–1,157

  10. Fly Louisville International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SDF - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    5h 24m
    $122–1,207

  11. Bus via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    23h 25m
    $137–284

Louisville to Newark by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Newark Penn Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 35m.

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