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

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There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Tri-State Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane ROA - HTS
    5h 59m
    $83–359

  2. Drive 414.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Roanoke to Louisvillecar car 414.4 mi
    7h 23m
    $76–110

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    12h 45m
    $99–178

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    22h 16m
    $259–519

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ROA - SDF
    6h 24m
    $85–467

  6. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ROA - LEX
    7h 45m
    $116–706

  7. Bus via Preston @ Vim

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    13h 36m
    $122–283

Roanoke to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines flies from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Tri-State Airport (HTS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Louisville, KY via Nashville in around 12h 45m.

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