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How to get fromAlabama to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alabama to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BHM - SDF
    5h 12m
    $106–621

  2. Drive 282 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Huntsville to Kentucky Derbycar car 282 mi
    4h 48m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Huntsville to New Yorkbus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbus, OHbus bus Nyc
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 2m
    $251–343

  4. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field

    1. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane HSV - SDF
    5h
    $116–621

  5. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MGM - SDF
    5h 5m
    $105–501

  6. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from AU Hotel Conference Center to Atlanta Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ATL - SDF
    5h 55m
    $124–616

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Alabama, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Huntsville to Kentucky Derby via Huntsville, New York, New York, NY, Columbus, OH, Columbus - Downtown - Mound St, Louisville, KY Bus Station, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 33h 2m.

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