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

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Louisville by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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)planePDX - SDF
    8h 34m
    $264–1,106

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Indianapolis (IND)planePDX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
    10h 25m
    $235–916

  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
    $298–1,731

  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
    $343–799

  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, drive

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)planePDX - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
    9h 9m
    $436–1,822

  7. Fly Portland International Airport to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Covington (CVG)planePDX - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati - Downtown to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus
    10h
    $344–1,450

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

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)planeEUG - SDF
    10h 54m
    $350–1,382

Portland to Louisville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 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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