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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kentucky to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeLEX - PHL
    2h 52m
    $131–637

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - ColumbusbusLouisville
    2. Take the bus from Columbus Bus Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0421
    16h 15m
    $85–168

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street StationtrainCardinal
    23h 56m
    $203–504

  4. Drive 666.5 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Philadelphiacar666.5 mi
    11h 21m
    $122–176

  5. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeCVG - PHL
    4h 9m
    $102–602

  6. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeSDF - PHL
    4h 19m
    $122–363

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Allentownbus
    3. Take the bus from Allentown to Philadelphiabus
    19h 44m
    $128–224

Kentucky to Philadelphia by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines flies from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Philadelphia via Columbus Bus Station in around 16h 15m.

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