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

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AUS - SDF
    6h 41m
    $87–605

  2. Bus via Memphis

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

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    29h 56m
    $196–370

  4. Drive 1,018 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Louisvillecar car 1,018 mi
    16h 38m
    $186–269

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Covington (CVG)plane plane AUS - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 1m
    $172–949

  6. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAH - SDF
    8h 18m
    $320–655

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane AUS - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    8h 31m
    $233–455

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane AUS - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    8h 55m
    $133–394

  9. Bus

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

Austin to Louisville by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 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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