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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Covington

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DTW - CVG
    4h 47m
    $116–774

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 15
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 12m
    $51–117

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    14h 18m
    $282–460

  4. Drive  366.8 mi

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Louisvillecar car 366.8 mi
    6h 23m
    $67–97

  5. Train, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DTW - SDF
    5h 14m
    $144–922

  6. Train, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DTW - LEX
    3. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    6h 8m
    $85–491

  7. Bus via Woodward & 11 Mile

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 30m
    $74–122

Royal Oak to Kentucky by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Woodward & Washington SB to Louisville, KY via Larned & Griswold, Detroit, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 12m.

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