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How to get fromKentucky to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Covington to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CVG - SAN
    7h
    $224–446

  2. Bus to Nashville, fly to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BNA - SAN
    9h 31m
    $180–540

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $353–639

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 1h
    $563–1,309

  5. Drive  2,073.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Los Angelescar car 2,073.2 mi
    32h 46m
    $379–547

  6. Fly Covington to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CVG - LAX
    7h 5m
    $208–564

  7. Bus to Nashville, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BNA - LAX
    9h 47m
    $215–378

  8. Bus to Nashville, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane BNA - SMF
    9h 42m
    $180–319

  9. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Evansville, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Evansville Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 19h
    $663–1,569

Kentucky to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,881 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

Breeze Airways, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Los Angeles Union Station via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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