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How to get fromSan Jose to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Jose to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SJC - CVG
    8h 10m
    $224–954

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Nashville, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SJC - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 9m
    $180–710

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 8h
    $400–828

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $685–1,594

  5. Drive  2,335.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Louisvillecar car 2,335.1 mi
    36h 34m
    $427–616

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SJC - SDF
    8h 35m
    $214–906

  7. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SFO - CVG
    7h 32m
    $208–672

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SFO - SDF
    7h 51m
    $207–823

San Jose to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,027.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Covington (CVG) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Louisville, KY via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 8h.

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