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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Covington (CVG)planeAUS - CVG
    4h 52m
    $183–904

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
    23h 21m
    $121–291

  3. Bus via Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus
    21h 55m
    $218–465

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
    29h 56m
    $224–820

  5. Drive 1,018 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Louisvillecar1,018 mi
    16h 33m
    $186–269

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeAUS - SDF
    7h 6m
    $132–705

  7. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planeAUS - LEX
    8h 23m
    $223–1,104

Austin to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to W Jefferson @ S 5th via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, La Tropicana - Louisville, KY, and Preston @ Vim in around 21h 55m.

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