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

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LAX - CVG
    6h 43m
    $370–765

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane plane SAN - CVG
    6h 47m
    $224–757

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    47h 55m
    $356–651

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 1h
    $737–1,465

  5. Drive 2,067.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Louisvillecar car 2,067.2 mi
    32h 59m
    $378–545

  6. Train, bus via St. Louis

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
    2d 15h
    $861–1,688

California to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,924.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN in around 47h 55m.

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