Rome2Rio

How to get fromAltoona to Kentucky Derbyby train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Kentucky Derby

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Altoona to Kentucky Derby by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Downtown - Mound St to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 10m
    $96–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 26m
    $67–155

  3. Drive 482.9 mi

    1. Drive from Altoona to Kentucky Derbycar car 482.9 mi
    8h 43m
    $89–128

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SCE - SDF
    8h 35m
    $104–519

  5. Train, bus via Columbus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 35m
    $87–198

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    15h 5m
    $98–216

  7. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PIT - SDF
    8h 22m
    $138–678

  8. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport

    1. Fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AOO - SDF
    8h 14m
    $302–1,063

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Altoona to Kentucky Derby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 514.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Altoona Bus Station to Kentucky Derby via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Louisville, KY Bus Station, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 15h 26m. Alternatively, Corporate Flight Management Inc, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers