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

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There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHX - SDF
    5h 44m
    $171–803

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    38h 5m
    $331–569

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    44h 57m
    $1,045–1,749

  4. Drive  1,709.1 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Louisvillecar car 1,709.1 mi
    27h 33m
    $312–451

  5. Fly to Covington

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PHX - CVG
    5h 37m
    $203–385

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 12h

Phoenix to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,511 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Louisville, KY via St Louis Bus Station and Evansville, IN in around 38h 5m.

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