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

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    4h 25m
    $263–1,107

  2. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 9m
    $102–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27
    18h 35m
    $121–228

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    25h 43m
    $325–652

  5. Drive 718.8 mi

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

  6. 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 2m
    $176–826

  7. 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 45m
    $133–729

  8. 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 45m
    $145–777

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

    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 25m
    $206–1,126

  10. Bus via Indianapolis

    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 Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    19h 15m
    $141–268

New Jersey to Kentucky by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Delta, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Louisville via Cincinnati, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Race St & Court St, and Cincinnati in around 18h 35m.

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