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How to get fromAustin to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AUS - SDF
    6h 50m
    $142–755

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    24h 59m
    $155–299

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Evansville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Evansville, IN to Louisville, KYbus bus
    31h 15m
    $324–751

  4. Drive 1,016 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Kentucky Derbycar car 1,016 mi
    16h 30m
    $186–268

  5. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane HOU - SDF
    8h 19m
    $311–1,103

  6. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAH - SDF
    8h 45m
    $261–806

  7. Train, bus via Chicago (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    37h 54m
    $395–807

Austin to Kentucky Derby by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration37h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 889.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalupe/4th to Kentucky Derby via 5203 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay H, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Nashville, Louisville, KY, 12th @ Broadway, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 24h 59m.

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