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How to get fromMissouri to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Missouri to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane STL - SDF
    5h 55m
    $114–756

  2. Drive  505.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Louisvillecar car 505.8 mi
    8h 26m
    $93–134

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 40m
    $109–241

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 26m
    $217–410

Missouri to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN in around 11h 40m.

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