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How to get fromKentucky to Philadelphiaby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane LEX - PHL
    2h 52m
    $103–471

  2. Fly from Louisville International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane SDF - PHL
    4h 17m
    $79–447

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    19h 55m
    $143–224

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    23h 56m
    $483–794

  5. Drive  666.5 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Philadelphiacar car 666.5 mi
    11h 27m
    $111–159

  6. Fly from Covington

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane CVG - PHL
    4h 18m
    $174–906

  7. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h
    $154–236

Kentucky to Philadelphia by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Kentucky, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Philadelphia Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 55m.

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