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How to get fromLouisville to Paintsvilleby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Louisville to Paintsville by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Columbus - Downtown - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ashland Bus Station to Paintsvilletaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    $142–249

  2. Drive 185.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Paintsvillecar car 185.5 mi
    3h 11m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ashland Amtrak Station to Paintsvilletaxi taxi
    11h 14m
    $218–364

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  • Distance: 391.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Paintsville, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Paintsville. However, you can take the bus to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St, take the bus to Ashland Bus Station, then take the taxi to Paintsville. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, walk to Indianapolis, take the train to Ashland Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Paintsville.

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