Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington DC to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

Find Transport to Louisville

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Washington DC to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    4h 32m
    $144–857

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    18h 30m
    $77–177

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    22h 58m
    $224–487

  4. Drive 580.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Louisvillecar car 580.6 mi
    9h 59m
    $106–154

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    4h 19m
    $101–573

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    4h 53m
    $88–556

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    5h 1m
    $115–1,205

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DCA - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 54m
    $134–1,151

Washington DC to Louisville by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Washington DC to Louisville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 485.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Louisville, KY Bus Station via 13 St NW+G St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron in around 18h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers