There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Covington
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane EWR - CVG
4h 15m$184–957Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus Cleveland
17h 35m$101–212Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus Chicago
26h 18m$272–593Drive 718.8 mi
- Drive from Newark to Louisvillecar 718.8 mi
12h 39m$132–190Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane EWR - SDF
5h 3m$113–658Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG)plane JFK - CVG
5h 2m$619–1,131Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Covington
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Covington (CVG)plane LGA - CVG
5h 42m$163–339Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane LGA - SDF
6h 23m$152–830Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus Cleveland
18h 42m$105–199
Newark to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Kentucky is to bus via Columbus which costs $100 - $220 and takes 17h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Louisville, KY Bus Station via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.
The distance between Newark and Kentucky is 591 miles. The road distance is 723 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Kentucky without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 17h 35m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Newark to Kentucky, including transfers.
Newark to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 17h 35m.
Newark to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Kentucky is 723 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Newark to Kentucky.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Kentucky, USA?
Delta, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Louisville, KY Bus Station via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 17h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Covington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Covington via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
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