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How to get fromWashington to Kentuckyby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Kentucky by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SEA - CVG
    6h 59m
    $186–808

  2. Fly Spokane International Airport to Covington

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Covington (CVG)plane plane GEG - CVG
    7h 51m
    $165–760

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2d 5h
    $1,264–1,922

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 6h
    $425–748

  5. Drive  2,310.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Louisvillecar car 2,310.6 mi
    37h 6m
    $422–610

  6. Fly Spokane International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane GEG - SDF
    8h 32m
    $173–758

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PDX - SDF
    9h 45m
    $209–911

Washington to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,987.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Washington, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to Louisville, KY via SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 6h.

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