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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SJC - SDF
    8h 32m
    $214–906

  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
    9h 33m
    $192–760

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown 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
    $410–772

  4. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h

  5. Drive 2,335.1 mi

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

  6. 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 48m
    $217–623

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane OAK - SDF
    9h 3m
    $240–965

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Covington, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    10h 30m
    $267–667

San Jose to Louisville by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,972.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & 1st to Louisville, KY via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 8h.

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