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How to get fromKentucky to Floridaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Kentucky to Florida by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Louisville International Airport to Tampa

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    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane SDF - TPA
    4h 55m
    $234–605

  2. Fly Covington to Orlando

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane CVG - MCO
    5h 7m
    $106–556

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus bus
    15h 43m
    $123–226

  4. Drive 684.4 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Jacksonvillecar car 684.4 mi
    13h 33m
    $125–181

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Orlando

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane SDF - MCO
    5h 3m
    $396–908

  6. Fly Covington to Tampa

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane CVG - TPA
    5h 8m
    $114–604

  7. Fly Covington to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 11 bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane CVG - PIE
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Grand Central Station - Abus bus
    5h 40m
    $118–558

  8. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, line 11 bus

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)plane plane LEX - PIE
    2. Take the bus from Psta 34Th St Layby - Platform - B to Grand Central Station - Abus bus
    4h 5m
    $147–643

  9. Bus to Nashville, fly to Jacksonville

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane plane BNA - JAX
    7h 42m
    $116–511

Kentucky to Florida by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Tampa (TPA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Jacksonville via Nashville Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station in around 15h 43m.

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