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How to get fromNew York (State) 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 York (State) to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane JFK - CVG
    4h 52m
    $106–516

  2. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    6h 34m
    $93–493

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    21h 7m
    $165–268

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    27h 17m
    $525–848

  5. Drive  729.7 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Louisvillecar car 729.7 mi
    12h 51m
    $125–181

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Covington, line 1 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    3. Take the bus from 4th at Walnut to Scott at 6thbus bus
    5h 15m
    $179–986

  7. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Saint Nicholas Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LGA - CVG
    5h 29m
    $160–325

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    5h 38m
    $157–864

  9. 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
    5h 32m
    $146–735

  10. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    24h 47m
    $163–263

New York (State) to Kentucky by subway and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 609.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Louisville, KY via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 21h 7m.

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