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

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

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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)planePHL - CVG
    4h 24m
    $125–689

  2. Bus via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Columbus Bus StationbusGreyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus StationbusCleveland
    16h 8m
    $77–178

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to IndianapolistrainCardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbusChicago
    24h 25m
    $125–563

  4. Drive 668.3 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Louisvillecar668.3 mi
    11h 21m
    $122–177

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planePHL - SDF
    5h 4m
    $130–356

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Covington (CVG)planeEWR - CVG
    5h 7m
    $112–821

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planePHL - LEX
    5h 58m
    $153–844

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Indianapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    20h 14m
    $131–221

Philadelphia to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration24h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 to Louisville, KY Bus Station via N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 16h 8m.

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