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How to get fromBirmingham to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BHM - SDF
    5h 12m
    $106–621

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville to Louisville, KYbus bus
    9h 26m
    $59–107

  3. Drive 361.8 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Kentucky Derbycar car 361.8 mi
    5h 57m
    $66–96

  4. Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BHM - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    4h 50m
    $178–988

  5. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane HSV - SDF
    6h 23m
    $127–676

  6. Bus via Brentwood

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to La Tropicana - Louisville, KYbus bus Memphis
    9h 54m
    $82–212

Birmingham to Kentucky Derby by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Kentucky Derby via Nashville, Louisville, KY, W Broadway @ S 11th, Eastern Parkway @ Bardstown, and Taylor @ Larchmont in around 9h 26m.

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