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How to get fromBaltimore to Churchill Downsby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Baltimore to Churchill Downs by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    4h 42m
    $113–705

  2. Bus via Akron

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    19h 43m
    $92–180

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    24h 55m
    $210–489

  4. Drive  607.8 mi

    1. Drive from Baltimore to Churchill Downscar car 607.8 mi
    10h 2m
    $111–161

  5. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Churchill Downscar car
    5h 27m
    $104–1,131

  6. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    5h 45m
    $157–1,514

  7. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    6h 25m
    $100–615

  8. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane PHL - SDF
    6h 29m
    $165–1,406

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 38m
    $120–207

Baltimore to Churchill Downs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Churchill Downs, KY, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Churchill Downs via Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron, Louisville, KY Bus Station, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 6th @ W Jefferson, and Central @ 4th in around 19h 43m.

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