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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Red River Gorge by plane, car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    4h 44m
    $101–523

  2. Bus, drive via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    19h 45m
    $131–227

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    30h 50m
    $515–820

  4. Drive  613.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Red River Gorgecar car 613.3 mi
    10h 35m
    $112–162

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Red River Gorgecar car
    5h 57m
    $187–994

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane PHL - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 2m
    $253–1,354

  7. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 13m
    $132–1,182

  8. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    19h 55m
    $134–228

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

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Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Red River Gorge via Columbus, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Berea in around 19h 45m.

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