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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland to Kentucky by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Covington (CVG)planePDX - CVG
    6h 49m
    $335–1,405

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planePDX - SDF
    8h 42m
    $264–1,106

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbusChicago
    2d 6h
    $296–1,781

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    5. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    2d 15h
    $342–802

  5. Drive 2,284 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Louisvillecar2,284 mi
    36h 15m
    $417–603

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planePDX - LEX
    10h 14m
    $425–1,805

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Covington (CVG)planeSEA - CVG
    10h 1m
    $271–1,168

Portland to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Louisville, KY via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d 15h.

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