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

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There are 8 ways to get from Durham to Kentucky by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Line 700 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Covington

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pettigrew St at Parking Deck to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Covington (CVG)plane plane RDU - CVG
    4h 54m
    $338–658

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 27m
    $64–158

  3. Bus via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    16h 34m
    $115–208

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Charlottesvilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    25h 14m
    $269–579

  5. Drive 497.5 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Louisvillecar car 497.5 mi
    9h 28m
    $91–132

  6. Line 700 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pettigrew St at Parking Deck to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane RDU - SDF
    5h 6m
    $186–418

  7. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Tri-State Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane CLT - HTS
    6h 28m
    $130–493

  8. Train, bus via Arlington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    28h 54m
    $342–698

Durham to Kentucky by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 420.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Durham to Louisville, KY via Atlanta Downtown, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Nashville in around 16h 34m.

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