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

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There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to Washington by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SDF - GEG
    9h 13m
    $184–755

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane SDF - PSC
    8h 39m
    $152–653

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d 5h
    $750–1,557

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $406–754

  5. Drive 2,309.6 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Seattlecar car 2,309.6 mi
    37h 8m
    $422–609

  6. Fly Louisville International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane SDF - SEA
    9h 5m
    $185–756

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SDF - PDX
    10h 7m
    $187–758

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CVG - SEA
    9h 26m
    $215–898

  9. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane IND - SEA
    10h 14m
    $206–815

Louisville to Washington by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$750Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,735.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to 4th Ave & Madison St via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way in around 2d 6h.

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