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

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There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Kentucky by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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 17m
    $184–957

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27 / ...
    18h 35m
    $116–206

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    25h 43m
    $250–575

  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
    4h 57m
    $123–708

  6. Train, train to John F. Kennedy International 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 Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Covington (CVG)plane plane JFK - CVG
    5h 4m
    $619–1,131

  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 45m
    $163–339

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane LGA - SDF
    6h 29m
    $162–930

  9. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    19h 15m
    $139–228

Newark to Kentucky by bus and foot

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Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 587.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

Delta, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Louisville via Cincinnati, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Race St & Court St, and Cincinnati in around 18h 35m.

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