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How to get fromOakland to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    7h 16m
    $253–615

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SFO - SDF
    7h 35m
    $212–616

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 9h
    $422–820

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2d 12h
    $839–1,639

  5. Drive 2,300.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Louisvillecar car 2,300.7 mi
    35h 56m
    $420–607

  6. Fly Oakland International Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane OAK - CVG
    8h 19m
    $257–1,008

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OAK - SDF
    8h 37m
    $236–959

Oakland to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,070.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Breeze Airways, Delta, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oakland to Louisville, KY via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 9h.

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