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

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Louisville by plane, train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    4h 32m
    $154–957

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

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    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
    $98–606

  3. Train, bus via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    19h 40m
    $122–286

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    22h 23m
    $194–467

  5. Drive  580.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Louisvillecar car 580.6 mi
    9h 58m
    $106–154

  6. 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 23m
    $101–573

  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 8m
    $115–1,255

  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 to Louisvillebus bus
    6h 52m
    $134–1,151

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    20h 38m
    $128–217

Washington DC to Louisville by foot, subway, train, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Louisville Bus Station via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, and Nashville Bus Station in around 20h 38m.

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