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How to get fromAlabama to Kentuckyby bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Alabama to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Huntsville, AL to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0115
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0105 / ...
    5h 45m
    $65–114

  2. Drive 284 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntsville to Louisvillecar car 284 mi
    4h 49m
    $52–75

  3. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane BHM - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 20m
    $99–475

  4. Bus via Preston @ Vim

    1. Take the bus from Huntsville, AL to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0115
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    7h 43m
    $91–214

  5. Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Huntsville, AL to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BNA - SDF
    6h 6m
    $101–504

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Nashville (BNA) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Huntsville to Louisville Bus Station via Huntsville, AL and Nashville Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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