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How to get fromNewark to Louisville, KYby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Louisville, KY by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 26m
    $134–809

  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 Louisville, KYcar car
    6h 8m
    $114–599

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135
    18h 36m
    $132–197

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    25h 58m
    $533–822

  5. Drive  720 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Louisville, KYcar car 720 mi
    12h 40m
    $132–190

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    6h 49m
    $182–1,032

  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 35m
    $182–1,545

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Covington Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 20m
    $175–990

  9. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    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 Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    19h 30m
    $154–233

Newark to Louisville, KY by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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 Bus Station via Cincinnati, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Government Square Area B, 3rd at Main, Madison at RiverCenter, and Covington Bus Stop in around 18h 36m.

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