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

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    4h 53m
    $144–807

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    4h 40m
    $91–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    16h 45m
    $103–187

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    24h 30m
    $232–541

  5. Drive  668.3 mi

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

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    5h 30m
    $135–1,311

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 38m
    $140–749

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHL - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    7h 11m
    $174–951

  9. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    17h
    $98–182

Philadelphia to Louisville by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 589.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Louisville via Cincinnati, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Race St & Court St, and Cincinnati in around 16h 45m.

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