There are 2 ways to get from Ohio to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak) or car
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Ohio to Kentucky by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Ohio to Kentucky is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Ohio to Kentucky is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ohio to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Ohio and Kentucky is 300 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ohio to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Ohio to Kentucky, including transfers.
Ohio to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Columbus station.
Ohio to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ohio to Kentucky is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Ohio to Kentucky.
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What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Kentucky, USA?
You can take a bus from Columbus to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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