What is the cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky?

The cheapest way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky?

The fastest way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $85 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between North Carolina and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from North Carolina station to Kentucky station. However, there are services departing from Charlotte Bus Station and arriving at Louisville Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from North Carolina to Kentucky?

The distance between North Carolina and Kentucky is 257 miles. The road distance is 440.1 miles.

How do I travel from North Carolina to Kentucky without a car?

The best way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 14h 8m and costs $100 - $210.

How long does it take to get from North Carolina to Kentucky?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from North Carolina to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Carolina to Kentucky bus from?

North Carolina to Kentucky bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Charlotte Bus Station.

Bus or fly from North Carolina to Kentucky?

The best way to get from North Carolina to Kentucky is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $85 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 14h 8m.

Where does the North Carolina to Kentucky bus arrive?

North Carolina to Kentucky bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.

Can I drive from North Carolina to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between North Carolina to Kentucky is 440 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from North Carolina to Kentucky.

How do I get a bus ticket from North Carolina to Kentucky?

Book your North Carolina to Kentucky bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 553+ hotels available in Kentucky.

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There are 10 ways to get from North Carolina to Kentucky by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Tri-State Airport
best
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane CLT - HTS
3h 5m
$86–397
Drive 437.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Charlotte to Louisvillecar 437.5 mi
9h 4m
$80–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105 / ...
14h 8m
$104–203
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Covington
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Covington (CVG)plane CLT - CVG
3h 44m
$99–604
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Louisville International Airport
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane CLT - SDF
4h 8m
$93–555
Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Covington
1. Take the bus from Hillsborough St at Enterprise St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus
2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Covington (CVG)plane RDU - CVG
4h 12m
$214–444
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane CLT - OWB
3h 19m
$133–495
Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus
1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane CLT - LEX
2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus
5h 16m
$124–804
Bus via Charlotte
1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2470
2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105 / ...
14h 23m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus Bsb 33
2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus Cleveland
16h 10m

North Carolina to Kentucky by bus

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between North Carolina, USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station via Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 8m.

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