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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SMF - SDF
    8h 26m
    $223–1,006

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Nashville, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SMF - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 33m
    $184–325

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 2h
    $418–720

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2d 10h
    $1,327–2,019

  5. Drive  2,220.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Louisvillecar car 2,220.7 mi
    34h 33m
    $406–586

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OAK - SDF
    10h 21m
    $285–1,086

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SFO - SDF
    9h 22m
    $245–934

Sacramento to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,944.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Louisville, KY via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 2h.

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