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

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Louisville by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    4h 59m
    $143–782

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    5h 16m
    $104–530

  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
    $543–845

  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 Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    5h 26m
    $167–914

  7. 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
    $164–253

New York to Louisville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 660.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 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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