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How to get fromSanta Monica to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LAX - SDF
    9h 3m
    $182–806

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 2h
    $396–677

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 2h
    $1,170–1,919

  4. Drive  2,082.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Louisvillecar car 2,082.8 mi
    33h 18m
    $381–549

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BUR - SDF
    9h 50m
    $205–907

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGB - SDF
    11h 9m
    $317–1,409

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 15m
    $193–392

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane LAX - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 15m
    $213–365

  9. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 17h
    $1,366–2,277

Santa Monica to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,856.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Louisville, KY via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 2h.

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