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How to get fromNew Orleans to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MSY - CVG
    4h 38m
    $164–384

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MSY - LEX
    7h 53m
    $94–504

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    17h 55m
    $125–207

  4. Drive  704.9 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Louisvillecar car 704.9 mi
    11h 26m
    $129–186

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MSY - SDF
    4h 56m
    $143–855

  6. Fly to Tri-State Airport

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane MSY - HTS
    8h 12m
    $131–587

  7. Fly to Evansville, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane MSY - EVV
    2. Take the taxi from Evansville (EVV) to Owensborotaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $187–662

New Orleans to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station via Montgomery Intermodal Center in around 17h 55m.

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