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

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Kentucky by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Covington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Covington (CVG)plane plane RDU - CVG
    4h 31m
    $96–608

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane RDU - LEX
    7h 33m
    $60–374

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    19h 25m
    $126–231

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    25h 16m
    $486–813

  5. Drive  521.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Louisvillecar car 521.4 mi
    9h 56m
    $96–138

  6. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RDU - SDF
    4h 42m
    $114–706

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tri-State Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane RDU - HTS
    5h 25m
    $86–398

  8. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tri-State Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane CLT - HTS
    6h 48m
    $175–527

  9. Train, bus via Arlington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    27h 17m
    $573–893

  10. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    27h 51m
    $504–817

Raleigh to Kentucky by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Louisville, KY via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville in around 19h 25m. Alternatively, American Airlines flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) 3 times a day.

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