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How to get fromAthens to Kentucky Derbyby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ATH - SDF
    18h 36m
    $561–2,013

  2. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ATH - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    18h 13m
    $333–1,130

  3. Fly to Covington, drive

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ATH - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    18h 29m
    $507–1,836

  4. Fly to Evansville, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Evansville (EVV)plane plane ATH - EVV
    2. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    21h 35m
    $386–1,368

  5. Fly to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB)plane plane ATH - OWB
    2. Take the taxi from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Evansville, INtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    25h 25m
    $451–1,453

  6. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ATH - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    23h 3m
    $483–1,672

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$564Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,562.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 36m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 4 hours.

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