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

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Covington, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Covington (CVG)plane plane AUS - CVG
    2. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Kentucky Derbycar car
    5h 41m
    $188–877

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 54m
    $172–304

  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
    $584–972

  4. Drive  1,017.4 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Kentucky Derbycar car 1,017.4 mi
    16h 30m
    $180–260

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Louisville International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane AUS - SDF
    6h 45m
    $182–955

  6. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    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
    $281–953

  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 39m
    $724–1,095

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration37h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$724Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,064.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

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 54m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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