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How to get fromLouisville to Philadelphiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 10 ways to get from Louisville to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SDF - PHL
    4h 17m
    $115–656

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus Louisville
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    17h 40m
    $95–208

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    23h 56m
    $303–644

  4. Drive 666.5 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Philadelphiacar car 666.5 mi
    11h 28m
    $122–176

  5. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LEX - PHL
    3h 59m
    $136–772

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SDF - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 21m
    $116–1,205

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SDF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 4m
    $145–1,259

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CVG - PHL
    6h 11m
    $175–848

  9. Fly Louisville International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SDF - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    5h 58m
    $98–428

  10. Fly Louisville International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SDF - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    6h 7m
    $111–499

Louisville to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station via Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus in around 17h 40m.

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