Transportation

Airports in Kentucky

Depending on where you’re coming from, flights to Kentucky may be the fastest and easiest way to start your Bluegrass State adventure. These are a few of the most accessible airports in Kentucky:

• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG)
• Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
• Louisville International Airport (SDF)

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Amtrak

Amtrak operates two long-distance trains through Kentucky. Stations are located in:

Ashland (AKY);

Fulton (FTN);

Louisville (LVL);

Maysville (MAY):

South Shore-South Portsmouth(SPM).

For ticket information contact 1-800-872-7245 or TDD/TTY (1-800-523-6590) or visit amtrak.com

 

Safety and Road Conditions

For current road conditions call 511. You’ll hear information on Kentucky’s interstates, parkways, and major routes. You may also check road conditions at one of our Welcome Centers or highway rest areas. The information is also available on-line.

If you should become involved in an accident, you should call the Kentucky State Police on their toll-free emergency line 800-222-5555.

Time Zones

Kentucky is divided into two time zones. Most of the north central and eastern portions of the state are on Eastern Time, while the southern and western portions are on Central Time. The entire state observes Daylight Savings Time. The time line is indicated on the Official Highway Map.

MapQuest

Use this convenient service to route your trip. This link will take you to the MapQuest home page. You will be leaving the Kentucky tourism site.