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How to get fromState College to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SCE - CVG
    5h 45m
    $94–556

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus FlixBus N2641
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    13h 40m
    $62–144

  3. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 30m
    $97–202

  4. Drive 519.5 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Louisvillecar car 519.5 mi
    9h 17m
    $95–137

  5. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SCE - SDF
    6h 36m
    $93–497

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 30m
    $77–206

State College to Kentucky by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College, Pa to Louisville, KY Bus Station via Pittsburgh Greyhound, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Columbus - Downtown - Mound St in around 12h 30m.

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