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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane YOW - SDF
    7h 51m
    $804–1,006

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane YOW - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    10h 12m
    $91–422

  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
    $185–533

  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
    $122–210

  5. Drive  821.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to Louisvillecar car 821.2 mi
    15h 6m
    $188–272

  6. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane YOW - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    10h 3m
    $124–650

  7. Train to Ogdensburg International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Brockvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OGS - SDF
    17h 52m
    $294–1,666

  8. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane YOW - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 13m
    $135–612

  9. Bus via Buffalo

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Toronto - Union Station Bus Terminalbus 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
    21h 55m
    $128–277

Ottawa to Louisville by train, car, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

United Airlines flies from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to Louisville Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 21h.

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