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

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

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PDX - SDF
    8h 20m
    $254–1,206

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane PDX - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    9h 33m
    $196–822

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    2d 6h
    $254–1,080

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    2d 15h
    $279–642

  5. Drive 2,284 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Louisvillecar car 2,284 mi
    36h 28m
    $417–603

  6. Fly Portland International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Covington (CVG)plane plane PDX - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 59m
    $344–1,550

  7. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane EUG - SDF
    10h 59m
    $390–1,581

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PDX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    10h 24m
    $235–966

Portland to Louisville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 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, St Louis Bus Station, and Evansville, IN in around 2d 15h.

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