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

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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Kentucky Derby by plane, car, or bus

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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 32m
    $511–1,913

  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 33m
    $343–1,230

  3. Fly to Covington, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ATH - CVG
    2. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Louisvillebus bus
    22h 21m
    $522–1,960

  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
    23h 24m
    $396–1,368

  5. 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 Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 43m
    $493–1,672

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration15h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,562.3 mi
  • Duration: 18h 32m

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

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

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