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How to get fromNew York to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from New York to Kentucky by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, 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 35m
    $175–984

  2. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    4. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    6h 22m
    $98–563

  3. Bus via Nashville

    1. Take the bus from New York to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus Nashville
    19h 58m
    $148–208

  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
    26h 10m
    $541–841

  5. Drive  729.7 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Louisvillecar car 729.7 mi
    12h 51m
    $134–193

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LGA - CVG
    5h 1m
    $159–326

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane JFK - CVG
    4h 50m
    $617–1,123

  8. 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 11m
    $153–832

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    5h 36m
    $177–1,014

  10. 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
    20h
    $167–259

New York to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$541Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 595.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York to Louisville, KY via Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, and Nashville in around 19h 58m.

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