Rome2Rio

How to get fromRichmond to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

Find Transport to Louisville

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Louisville by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RIC - SDF
    6h 34m
    $111–653

  2. Drive 551.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Louisvillecar car 551.4 mi
    9h 25m
    $101–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    19h 5m
    $134–244

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    21h 48m
    $226–479

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    6h 45m
    $176–926

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    6h 37m
    $238–1,292

  7. Bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    6h 49m
    $106–590

  8. Bus, train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    3. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    6h 36m
    $119–1,184

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 53m
    $175–388

Richmond to Louisville by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Richmond to Louisville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 477.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Louisville, KY via Charlottesville Amtrak Station, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville in around 19h 5m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers