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

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There are 4 ways to get from Louisville to Prestonsburg 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 Prestonsburgtaxi taxi
    9h 15m
    $175–284

  2. Drive 186.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Prestonsburgcar car 186.5 mi
    3h 14m
    $34–50

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station 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 Prestonsburgtaxi taxi
    11h 5m
    $238–394

  4. Bus, train, taxi via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ashland Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ashland Amtrak Station to Prestonsburgtaxi taxi
    11h 19m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 402.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Prestonsburg. However, you can take the bus to Columbus - Downtown - Mound St, take the bus to Ashland Bus Station, then take the taxi to Prestonsburg. 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 Prestonsburg.

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