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How to get fromNew Jersey to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from New Jersey to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    4h 25m
    $176–1,111

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    6h 28m
    $102–513

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    19h 20m
    $153–239

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    25h 48m
    $536–834

  5. Drive  718.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Louisvillecar car 718.8 mi
    12h 39m
    $132–190

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    4h 57m
    $134–759

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHL - CVG
    5h 4m
    $183–936

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LGA - CVG
    5h 51m
    $164–344

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    5h 36m
    $171–934

  10. Bus via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    23h 20m
    $145–287

New Jersey to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 20m.

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