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How to get fromBuffalo to Kentucky Derbyby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Kentucky Derby by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Louisville International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BUF - SDF
    6h 33m
    $113–655

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Buffalo
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    13h 36m
    $53–144

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Akronbus bus Bsb 11
    2. Take the bus from Akron to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27
    13h 36m
    $58–149

  4. Drive  534.7 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Kentucky Derbycar car 534.7 mi
    9h 8m
    $98–141

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane BUF - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Kentucky Derbycar car
    6h 25m
    $85–422

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ROC - SDF
    7h 51m
    $150–799

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 510.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Kentucky Derby, KY, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Kentucky Derby via Akron, Louisville, 13th @ Magazine, and 7th @ Algonquin in around 13h 36m.

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