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How to get fromNewark to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, 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 49m
    $123–758

  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
    6h 8m
    $109–546

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    19h 20m
    $143–232

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    25h 48m
    $278–694

  5. Drive  718.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Louisvillecar car 718.8 mi
    12h 39m
    $132–190

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    6h 19m
    $172–930

  7. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    6h 3m
    $162–1,445

  8. Bus via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    23h 20m
    $143–284

Newark to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 653 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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 Newark Penn Station to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 20m.

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