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

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

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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 21m
    $99–557

  2. Bus via Columbus

    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
    $115–242

  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
    26h 18m
    $289–619

  4. Drive 718.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Louisvillecar car 718.8 mi
    12h 40m
    $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
    4h 57m
    $183–488

  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 8m
    $114–581

  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
    5h 38m
    $142–778

  8. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    6h 18m
    $171–489

  9. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane LGA - LEX
    4. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    7h 9m
    $162–928

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    18h 48m
    $105–205

Newark to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta, Allegiant Air, and three other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG) every 2 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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