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How to get fromSpringfield to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Red River Gorge by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane SGF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    5h 59m
    $189–888

  2. Drive 609.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Red River Gorgecar car 609.6 mi
    10h 11m
    $112–161

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    15h 16m

  4. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane SGF - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 5m
    $124–475

  5. Fly to Yeager Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Yeager Airport (CRW)plane plane SGF - CRW
    2. Drive from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h 13m
    $144–544

  6. Bus, drive via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    17h 16m

Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Springfield to Red River Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 563.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Springfield, MO, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Red River Gorge via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 15h 16m.

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