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

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Manhattan by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane LEX - LGA
    3h 4m
    $129–590

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane SDF - EWR
    4h 32m
    $79–352

  3. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    22h 10m
    $174–256

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Cardinal
    25h 28m
    $523–844

  5. Drive  733.5 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Manhattancar car 733.5 mi
    13h 3m
    $126–182

  6. Fly Covington to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CVG - LGA
    4h 13m
    $154–314

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane SDF - LGA
    4h 26m
    $105–556

  8. Fly Covington to Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane CVG - EWR
    4h 13m
    $174–980

  9. Fly Covington to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane CVG - JFK
    4h 20m
    $96–490

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0421
    22h 15m
    $163–264

Kentucky to Manhattan by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration22h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to New York Midtown via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Lafayette Bus Stop in around 22h 10m.

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