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How to get fromWashington to Kentuckyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Kentucky by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Covington

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG)plane plane DCA - CVG
    2h 41m
    $132–1,045

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    3h 59m
    $89–531

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus Nashville
    19h 45m
    $139–218

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    21h 11m
    $220–545

  5. Drive  580.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Louisvillecar car 580.6 mi
    9h 58m
    $106–154

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    3h 15m
    $160–941

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane IAD - CVG
    4h 24m
    $125–438

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Covington (CVG)plane plane BWI - CVG
    4h 21m
    $125–1,400

  9. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    4h 51m
    $103–656

Washington to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Kentucky, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Covington (CVG) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Louisville, KY via Nashville in around 19h 45m.

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