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

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Kentucky by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHL - CVG
    4h 23m
    $135–755

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    17h 4m
    $93–184

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    25h 5m
    $279–575

  4. Drive 668.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Louisvillecar car 668.3 mi
    11h 28m
    $122–177

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    4h 57m
    $144–606

  6. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)plane plane EWR - CVG
    5h
    $116–551

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, line 3 bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PHL - LEX
    2. Take the bus from Transit Center to Centre Parkway @ 1349bus bus
    5h 46m
    $175–1,005

  8. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus 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 18m
    $93–200

Philadelphia to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Louisville, KY Bus Station via Cincinnati, Vine St & Martin Luther King Dr, Race St & Court St, and Cincinnati - Downtown in around 17h 4m.

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