What is the cheapest way to get from Arkansas to Kentucky?

The cheapest way to get from Arkansas to Kentucky is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arkansas to Kentucky?

The fastest way to get from Arkansas to Kentucky is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Arkansas to Kentucky?

The distance between Arkansas and Kentucky is 413 miles. The road distance is 510.9 miles.

How do I travel from Arkansas to Kentucky without a car?

The best way to get from Arkansas to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 13h 58m and costs $120 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Arkansas to Kentucky?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Arkansas to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arkansas to Kentucky bus from?

Arkansas to Kentucky bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR.

Where does the Arkansas to Kentucky bus arrive?

Arkansas to Kentucky bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis station.

What is the time difference between Arkansas and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 1h ahead of Arkansas. It is currently 12:43 PM in Arkansas and 1:43 PM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from Arkansas to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between Arkansas to Kentucky is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Arkansas to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 595+ hotels available in Kentucky.

Arkansas to Kentucky - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Arkansas and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from Arkansas to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from 7th@Marshall and arriving at W Jefferson @ S 5th via Midtown Target 2, Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis and Preston @ Vim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

There are 6 ways to get from Arkansas to Kentucky by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Nashville (BNA)plane JBR - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
7h 5m
$187–550
Drive 507.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Little Rock to Louisvillecar 507.9 mi
8h 41m
$93–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus Nuevo Laredo / ...
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus Memphis
13h 58m
$123–336
Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Nashville (BNA)plane LIT - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
6h 54m
$129–622
Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Nashville (BNA)plane XNA - BNA
2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
7h 7m
$137–509
Bus to Memphis, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Jonesboro to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Nashville (BNA)plane MEM - BNA
3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
10h 20m
$238–673

Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) to Nashville (BNA) flights

6Weekly Planes

1h 33mAverage Duration

$147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arkansas to Kentucky.

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Distance: 411 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from 7th@Marshall to W Jefferson @ S 5th via Midtown Target 2, Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, AR, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, and Preston @ Vim in around 13h 58m.

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