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How to get fromSt. Louis to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Red River Gorge by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane STL - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 28m
    $96–472

  2. Drive  394.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Red River Gorgecar car 394.7 mi
    6h 38m
    $72–105

  3. Bus, drive via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    13h 55m
    $75–166

  4. Fly to Tri-State Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane STL - HTS
    2. Drive from Tri-State Airport (HTS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h 54m
    $116–528

  5. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    15h
    $84–159

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar115Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Red River Gorge via Indianapolis, IN, Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Berea in around 13h 55m.

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