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

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

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  1. Fly to Covington

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ROC - CVG
    4h 35m
    $149–822

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Cincinnati, OHbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 15m
    $73–140

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    13h 34m
    $136–276

  4. Bus via Akron

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Buffalobus bus 308 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Akron to Louisvillebus bus
    14h 20m
    $76–195

  5. Drive  598.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Louisvillecar car 598.9 mi
    10h 12m
    $110–158

  6. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ROC - SDF
    5h 12m
    $168–873

  7. Fly to Tri-State Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Tri-State Airport (HTS)plane plane ROC - HTS
    4h 47m
    $156–655

  8. Fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ROC - LEX
    6h 12m
    $109–572

Rochester to Kentucky by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Kentucky, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to Covington (CVG) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to Louisville via Buffalo and Akron in around 14h 20m.

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