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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHL - CVG
    4h 27m
    $166–909

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    5h 45m
    $80–466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    17h 40m
    $131–214

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    25h 37m
    $495–799

  5. Drive  668.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Louisvillecar car 668.3 mi
    11h 27m
    $122–177

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    4h 53m
    $144–857

  7. Bus via Reading

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    21h 30m
    $130–265

Pennsylvania to Kentucky by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 528.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 40m.

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