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

The cheapest way to get from Kentucky to California is to bus which costs $200 - $650 and takes 46h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kentucky to California is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $320 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Kentucky and California?

No, there is no direct bus from Kentucky to California station. However, there are services departing from Louisville, KY and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Evansville Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 35m.

How far is it from Kentucky to California?

The distance between Kentucky and California is 1892 miles. The road distance is 2079.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kentucky to California without a car is to bus which takes 46h 35m and costs $200 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Kentucky to California, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kentucky to California bus from?

Kentucky to California bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Louisville, KY station.

Bus or fly from Kentucky to California?

The best way to get from Kentucky to California is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $320 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $650 and takes 46h 35m.

Where does the Kentucky to California bus arrive?

Kentucky to California bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Evansville, IN station.

What is the time difference between Kentucky and California?

California is 3h behind Kentucky. It is currently 7:59 AM in Kentucky and 4:59 AM in California.

Can I drive from Kentucky to California?

Yes, the driving distance between Kentucky to California is 2079 miles. It takes approximately 33h to drive from Kentucky to California.

Where can I stay near California?

There are 3302+ hotels available in California.

Kentucky to California - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 to San Diego International Airport
best
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane CVG - SAN
7h 3m
$324–1,406
Bus
cheapest
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 bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
46h 35m
$203–621
Bus, train via Chicago (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2d 3h
$346–1,666
Drive 2,067.4 mi
1. Drive from Louisville to Los Angelescar 2,067.4 mi
33h
$378–545
Fly to San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane CVG - SFO
7h 34m
$252–664
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane CVG - LAX
8h 3m
$402–766
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 Los Angelestrain
2d 19h
$263–1,521

Kentucky to California by bus

7Weekly Buses

46h 35mAverage Duration

$203Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,881.1 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 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 46h 35m.

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