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How to get fromAlabama to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Alabama to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BHM - SDF
    4h 31m
    $116–721

  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 to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    37h 48m
    $264–387

  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
    4h 48m
    $146–821

  5. 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 56m
    $134–716

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

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Southwest Airlines, Delta, 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, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 37h 48m.

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