Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Kentucky

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Kentucky by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane YOW - CVG
    7h 9m
    $115–655

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane YOW - LEX
    11h 11m
    $75–405

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 17m
    $184–524

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    21h
    $132–205

  5. Drive  821.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Louisvillecar car 821.3 mi
    14h 49m
    $188–272

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane YOW - SDF
    7h 59m
    $144–756

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane YUL - CVG
    6h 57m
    $141–947

  8. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Waller St at Laurier Ave to Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Buffalobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Akron to Louisvillebus bus
    22h 40m
    $86–269

Ottawa to Kentucky by train, car, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ottawa to Kentucky.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 653.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Kentucky, USA?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Louisville Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 21h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There