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How to get fromRoanoke to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), 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, Flixbus), 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 28m
    $83–379

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ROA - LEX
    7h 28m
    $61–356

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    12h 20m
    $94–189

  4. Train, bus

    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 Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 41m
    $212–471

  5. Drive  414.4 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Louisvillecar car 414.4 mi
    7h 18m
    $76–110

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ROA - SDF
    6h 31m
    $100–607

  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 41m
    $107–199

Roanoke to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Station via Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 20m.

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