There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly to Covington
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG)plane STL - CVG
4h 4m$615–953Drive 271.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Louisvillecar 271.9 mi
4h 31m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0185 / ...
- Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus Evansville
8h 5m$61–109Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Louisville271.9 mi
4h 31mFly to Louisville International Airport
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane STL - SDF
4h 39m$106–611
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $600 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Kentucky is 323 miles. The road distance is 273.5 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $600 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 8h 5m.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Evansville Bus Station.
Kentucky is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 7:36 AM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 8:36 AM in Kentucky.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Kentucky, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Louis to Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN in around 8h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Covington via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Kentucky.
There are 603+ hotels available in Kentucky.
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