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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kentucky to Portland by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeCVG - PDX
    7h 4m
    $314–1,304

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to PortlandtrainEmpire Builder
    2d 5h
    $250–1,957

  3. Bus

    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 Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    5. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    6. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus
    2d 15h
    $336–826

  4. Drive 2,283.2 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Portlandcar2,283.2 mi
    36h 15m
    $417–602

  5. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeLEX - PDX
    8h 21m
    $364–1,440

  6. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Portland International Airport (PDX)planeSDF - PDX
    9h 17m
    $265–1,106

Kentucky to Portland by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Portland, OR, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Portland Curbside Bus Stop via Evansville Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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