There are 7 ways to get from Ashburn to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), subway, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane IAD - SDF
4h 38m$89–567Bus
- Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus
24h 49m$135–268Subway, train, bus
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
25h 25m$247–533Drive 553.5 mi
- Drive from Ashburn to Kentucky Derbycar 553.5 mi
9h 59m$101–146Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane DCA - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar
5h 25m$208–1,237Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane DCA - SDF
5h 45m$146–870Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport
- Take the subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane BWI - SDF
6h 44m$106–625
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashburn to Kentucky Derby is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ashburn to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashburn to Kentucky Derby. However, there are services departing from Ashburn Village Boulevard at Tavern Drive and arriving at 7th @ Algonquin via Loudoun Gateway station, Washington Union Station, Nashville and 12th @ Broadway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 49m.
The distance between Ashburn and Kentucky Derby is 469 miles. The road distance is 556.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ashburn to Kentucky Derby without a car is to bus which takes 24h 49m and costs $130 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Ashburn to Kentucky Derby, including transfers.
Ashburn to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.
The best way to get from Ashburn to Kentucky Derby is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $270 and takes 24h 49m.
Ashburn to Kentucky Derby bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashburn to Kentucky Derby is 557 miles. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Ashburn to Kentucky Derby.
What companies run services between Ashburn, VA, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ashburn Village Boulevard at Tavern Drive to Kentucky Derby via Ashburn Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Loudoun Gateway, Silver Line Center Platform, Loudoun Gateway station, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, Washington Union Station, Nashville, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 24h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,200
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Nashville to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 559+ hotels available in Kentucky Derby.











