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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to Austin is to bus which costs $120 - $290 and takes 21h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $160 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to Austin. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Lavaca/4th via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.

How far is it from Kentucky to Austin?

The distance between Kentucky and Austin is 986 miles. The road distance is 1024.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 21h 39m and costs $120 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Kentucky to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to Austin bus from?

Kentucky to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Kentucky to Austin?

The best way to get from Kentucky to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $290 and takes 21h 39m.

Where does the Kentucky to Austin bus arrive?

Kentucky to Austin bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Nashville station.

What is the time difference between Kentucky and Austin?

Austin is 1h behind Kentucky. It is currently 3:33 AM in Kentucky and 2:33 AM in Austin.

Can I drive from Kentucky to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to Austin is 1025 miles. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Kentucky to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are 1115+ hotels available in Austin.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Austin by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Covington
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane CVG - AUS
5h 3m
$162–854
Fly from Louisville International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane SDF - AUS
7h 14m
$88–435
Bus
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus
2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
21h 39m
$124–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus
2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from St. Louis to Austintrain
30h 43m
$183–721
Drive 1,018.7 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Austincar 1,018.7 mi
16h 34m
$186–269
Bus via Memphis
1. Take the bus from La Tropicana - Louisville, KY to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus Indianapolis
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus West Memphis / ...
23h 16m
$189–427

Kentucky to Austin by bus

14Weekly Buses

21h 39mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Lavaca/4th via Nashville Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, and 5207 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay G in around 21h 39m.

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