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

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

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  1. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Covington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane IAD - CVG
    7h 16m

  2. Drive 485.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Louisvillecar car 485.4 mi
    8h 14m
    $89–128

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    17h
    $111–171

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    18h 48m
    $90–479

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DCA - CVG
    7h 3m
    $198–1,346

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    7h 30m
    $167–1,147

  7. Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    7h 51m

Charlottesville to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration18h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Transit Station to Louisville, KY via West Main Street at 8th Street NW, Charlottesville Union Station, and Nashville in around 17h.

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