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How to get fromPittsburgh to Red River Gorgeby bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Red River Gorge by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to 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
    11h 30m
    $84–127

  2. Drive  335.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Red River Gorgecar car 335.9 mi
    7h 19m
    $62–89

  3. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PIT - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 13m
    $89–458

  4. Bus, drive via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal 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
    11h 50m
    $76–146

  5. Bus, drive #2

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    12h 50m
    $84–155

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PIT - SDF
    2. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Red River Gorgecar car
    5h 58m
    $158–816

  7. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane PIT - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    9h 10m
    $102–489

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar114Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Pittsburgh to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the bus to Columbus, take the bus to Cincinnati, walk to Cincinnati Bus Station, take the bus to Berea, then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can drive from Pittsburgh to Red River Gorge in around 7h 19m.

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