There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ATL - SDF
3h 58m$98–656Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105 / ...
10h 23m$66–110Drive 373.6 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Churchill Downscar 373.6 mi
7h 27m$69–99Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ATL - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar
3h 51m$66–382
Atlanta to Churchill Downs by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Churchill Downs is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Churchill Downs is to fly and drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $65 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Churchill Downs. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Central @ 4th via Chestnut @ 13th and S 6th @ W Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Atlanta and Churchill Downs is 338 miles. The road distance is 375.8 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Churchill Downs without a car is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Atlanta to Churchill Downs, including transfers.
Atlanta to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Churchill Downs is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs $95 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 10h 23m.
Atlanta to Churchill Downs bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Louisville Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Churchill Downs is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Atlanta to Churchill Downs.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?
Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 9h 10m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Louisville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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