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How to get fromNewark to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    4h 22m
    $104–607

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    17h 48m
    $82–190

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    25h 38m
    $133–630

  4. Drive 718.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Louisvillecar car 718.8 mi
    12h 39m
    $132–190

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EWR - SDF
    5h 13m
    $163–438

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Covington

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane JFK - CVG
    5h 12m
    $128–681

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane LGA - CVG
    6h 3m
    $131–778

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    6h 42m
    $150–469

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    19h 9m
    $126–262

Newark to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Louisville, KY Bus Station via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 17h 48m.

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