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How to get fromMammoth Cave National Park to Paducahby car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Mammoth Cave National Park to Paducah by car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Mammoth Cave to Mammoth Cavecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Cave City to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 18m
    $75–193

  2. Drive 163.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Paducahcar car 163.6 mi
    2h 59m
    $30–44

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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Mammoth Cave National Park, KY, USA and Paducah, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mammoth Cave National Park to Paducah. However, you can drive to Mammoth Cave, take the car ferry to Mammoth Cave, drive to Shell gas station - Cave City, take the bus to Tornado Bus Co - Nashville, walk to Walmart Station Inbound, take the line 52 bus to Korean Vets Blvd & 4Th Ave Wb, walk to Peabody Station Outbound, take the line 55 bus to Fulton Station Outbound, walk to Nashville Bus Station, take the bus to Paducah Bus Station, then take the taxi to Paducah. Alternatively, you can drive from Mammoth Cave National Park to Paducah in around 2h 59m.

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