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

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There are 6 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    10h 45m
    $88–142

  2. Drive  385.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pittsburgh to Louisvillecar car 385.2 mi
    6h 38m
    $64–92

  3. Bus, fly to Covington

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PIT - CVG
    6h 50m

  4. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    13h 55m
    $97–149

  5. Bus, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PIT - SDF
    4h 54m

  6. Fly to Nashville, bus

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane PIT - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    9h 3m
    $121–578

Pittsburgh to Kentucky by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 481.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h 45m.

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