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

The cheapest way to get from California to Kentucky is to bus which costs $190 - $470 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from California to Kentucky is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $400 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between California and Kentucky?

No, there is no direct bus from California station to Kentucky. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from California to Kentucky?

The distance between California and Kentucky is 1936 miles. The road distance is 2079.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from California to Kentucky without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $190 - $470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from California to Kentucky, including transfers.

Where do I catch the California to Kentucky bus from?

California to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Bus or fly from California to Kentucky?

The best way to get from California to Kentucky is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $400 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $470 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the California to Kentucky bus arrive?

California to Kentucky bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between California and Kentucky?

Kentucky is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 4:16 AM in California and 7:16 AM in Kentucky.

Can I drive from California to Kentucky?

Yes, the driving distance between California to Kentucky is 2079 miles. It takes approximately 32h 58m to drive from California to Kentucky.

Where can I stay near Kentucky?

There are 556+ hotels available in Kentucky.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG)plane LAX - CVG
6h 28m
$403–765
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus
2d
$194–461
Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
2d 5h
$235–1,725
Drive 2,067.2 mi
1. Drive from Los Angeles to Louisvillecar 2,067.2 mi
32h 58m
$378–545
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Covington (CVG)plane SAN - CVG
6h 41m
$334–1,507
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Los Angeles 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
2d 15h
$323–793

California to Kentucky by bus

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2dAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,924.8 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN in around 2d.

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